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The spleen, thymus and tonsils are considered lymphoid organs. Despite not having a direct association with lymphatic circulation, they are part of the body's immune system. Lymphocyte production is the main function of lymphoid organs.

The large intestine is part of the digestive system, and it is where the last stage of the digestive process takes place, the absorption of water, which is its main function, and the formation of fecal mass.

This organ is divided into four parts: The cecum, which serves as a link between the small intestine and the colon; The colon is the most extensive part of the large intestine; The rectum, which stores feces until they are eliminated from the body; And the anus, which is the connection between the large intestine and the external environment.

The small intestine is an organ present in the digestive system. It is about six meters long, and is where most nutrients and water are absorbed. It is also there that food undergoes the action of substances produced by the pancreas and liver.

It is divided into: Duodenum, which is the region where substances produced by the pancreas, such as pancreatic juice and bile, are released; And jejunum and ileum, which are responsible for the final stages of digestion.

The respiratory system can be called a set of organs responsible for breathing, speech and odor perception. These organs transport air into the lungs and then expel it to the outside.

But its main function is breathing, which occurs innately in people from birth. It allows you to transport oxygen to all body cells and eliminate carbon dioxide, and it occurs in two ways: The nspiration and exhalation.