facts about three different organs by chris llewellyn

some facts about three different organs

the spleen functions are:

storing blood

filters blood by removing cellular waste and getting rid of old or damaged blood cells

makes white blood cells and antibodies that help fight infection

maintains the levels of fluid in your body

produces antibodies that protect you against infection

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the thyroid is butterfly shaped. located at the top of your throat

sets your body's pace. the thyroid produces hormones that affect your metabolism hor how fast/slow your brain, heart, muscles, liver and other parts of your body work.

loves iodine (a type of mineral)

can be hyper

it can be removed

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​thyroid

the lungs

are the only organ that float on water

the left and right lungs are not exactly the same

it is possible to live with only one lung

people who have a large lung capacity can send oxygen around their body much faster

an individual breathes in around 11,000 litres of air every day

​Lungs