bodyorgan
A body organ is a distinct, organized structure within an animal or human body that performs one or more specific biological functions essential to survival and homeostasis. In multicellular organisms, organs operate within organ systems to coordinate physiology.
Most organs are composed of multiple tissue types that work together. The functional tissue, or parenchyma,
Examples include the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, brain, stomach, skin, and intestines. Some organs have dual
Organs develop during embryogenesis from one or more of the three germ layers, guided by genetic programs
Organ function contributes to broader systems such as the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, and immune
Clinical study of organs involves anatomy, physiology, histology, imaging, and pathology. Organ dysfunction can follow injury,