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Body Basics

  • Skin

    Our skin protects the network of tissues, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and everything else inside our bodies.

  • The Lymphatic System

    The lymphatic system is an extensive drainage network that helps keep bodily fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections.

  • The Spleen

    The spleen is a fist-sized organ in the upper left part of the belly under the ribcage. It helps protect the body by clearing worn-out red blood cells and other foreign bodies (such as germs) from the bloodstream.

  • What Is Collagen?

    Collagen is a protein in the body that helps make bones strong.