An organ is a collection of tissues joined in a structural unit to serve a function. The number of organs depends on who in the medical field is asked and how they count it. The general count is 78 organs. Read more: How Many Organs Are There in the Body? Article
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What Are the 78 Organs of the Human Body?
An organ is a collection of tissues that function in a particular manner. The tissue is connected and constructed as a unit to serve a common function. All organs of the body work in sync to form about a dozen organ systems.
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The Digestion Process (Parts, Organs, and Functions)
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