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pancreas part of the endocrine system that
produces insulin to regulate the amount of sugar
in the blood; aids the digestion process and helps
control metabolism
kidneys part of the urinary system that
filters and removes waste from blood;
aids in regulating the body's fluids and
blood pressure
small intestine part of the digestive system that
takes nutrients from food and deposits them in
the bloodstream; the longest internal organ
large intestine final part of the digestive system
that turns waste and other indigestible food
into feces
spine (spinal column) part of the skeletal system
that contains the spinal cord; composed of 33
vertebrae that bend and flex, allowing movement
of the back and neck