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Sigma KEE - VitalOrgan
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VitalOrgan
An Organ of the body, without which, even for a short time, life is not possible, at least without some immediate artificial organ (such as a heart-lung machine) that can temporarily handle the same functions.
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Parents Organo A somewhat independent BodyPart that performs a specialized function. Note that this functional definition covers bodily systems, e.g. the digestive system or the central nervous system.
Children BrainThe seat of the central nervous system.
 GillsA respiratory organ of Fish. Its function is to furnish the blood with oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide.
 HeartThe Organ that pumps Blood throughout the body.
 KidneyAn Organ that separates Urine from other BodySubstances and passes it to the Bladder.
 LiverAn Organ that secretes bile and serves metabolic functions.
 LungA respiratory organ of Vertebrates. Its function is to furnish the blood with oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide.


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