How do you explain what an organ is to a kid?

What is an organ? Much like a machine, our bodies are made up of lots of working parts. For humans, these working parts are called organs. All of our organs work together in our body, but each organ also has a specific job, such as pumping or cleaning our blood or helping us breathe.

What is human body system for kids?

A body system is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function. The human body has 11 body systems. The systems studied in elementary school are usually the circulatory system, respiratory system, muscular system, digestive system, and nervous system.

What are the 7 major body parts?

Some of the easily recognisable internal organs and their associated functions are:

  • The brain. The brain is the control centre of the nervous system and is located within the skull.
  • The lungs.
  • The liver.
  • The bladder.
  • The kidneys.
  • The heart.
  • The stomach.
  • The intestines.

What organs can you not live without?

Seven Body Organs You Can’t Live Without

  • Spleen. This organ sits on the left side of the abdomen, towards the back under the ribs.
  • Stomach.
  • Reproductive organs.
  • Colon.
  • Gallbladder.
  • Appendix.
  • Kidneys.

What is the smallest organ in the body?

the pineal gland
The smallest organ in the body is the pineal gland, relative to its function. It is situated centrally in the brain, between the hemispheres in a groove. Size is about 8mm in humans. This smallest gland is so as it has a pinecone shape.

Why is my 7 year old obsessed with private parts?

Curiosity about genitalia is a perfectly normal part of early sexual development. When little kids touch their own genitals or show an interest in looking at other people’s private parts, they are most likely doing what young children are born to do: learning about themselves and the world around them.