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Are the lungs an organ

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∙ 11y ago
Updated: 9/6/2023

An organ in a biological context means a group of tissues that perform one or more specific functions. Human lungs meet that criteria, as their purpose is for our respiratory system. Therefore they meet the criteria of a body organ.

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