Interesting information about organs and organ systems.
A vital organ means that a person needs it for existence. If any of these organs have a problem, a life-threatening condition will develop.
These organs are vital:
- Brain;
- Heart;
- Lungs;
- Liver;
- Kidneys.
The following organs are not vital:
- Gallbladder;
- Pancreas;
- Stomach;
- Colon;
- Appendix.
However, this does not mean that these organs do not perform an important function - with many infections and cancers, there is a risk of life-threatening complications due to delayed or improper treatment.
The following organ systems are spread throughout the body:
- Nervous system;
- Reproductive system;
- Respiratory system;
- Urinary system;
- Lymphatic system;
- Musculoskeletal system;
- Endocrine system;
- Immune system;
- Digestive system;
- Circulatory system.
For your information, the skin is the largest organ.
Source:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/organs-in-the-body#summary
