| Quick Facts on the Human Body Organs | ||
| Largest Organ | Skin | |
| Largest Internal Organ | Liver | |
| Smallest Organ | Pineal | Around 8mm in length (single lymph nodes are smaller) |
| Glands of the Body | ||
| Thymus | Centre of the Chest | Helps combat disease and plays major role in development during childhood. |
| Pineal Gland | Centre of Brain between the 2 hemispheres | Releases melatonin which helps supervise the body clock.It also controls sexual development and sleep patterns. |
| Pituitary Gland | Base of the Brain | Controls ductless glands of the body and plays pivotal role in metabolism and growth. |
| Adrenal Glands | Above the Kidneys | Most noted as fight or flight glands. Secrete almost 3 dozen hormones and play role in metabolic process.. |
| Hypothalamus | Basal part of the Skull near the Pituitary Gland | Governs Autonomic Nervous System. Controls Pituitary secretions. |
| Thyroid Gland | Neck | |
| Parathyroid Gland | ||
| Prostate Glands | Encircles Urethra below the Bladder | |
| Gonads | Sexual Glands | |
| Lachrymal Glands | Cavity of the Eyes | |
| Sweat Glands | Under the Skin all over the body | |
| Salivary Glands | Mouth and Throat | |
| Sebaceous Glands | Under the skin all over the body | |
| Mammary Glands | Female Chest (although glands are present in males) | |
| Parotid Glands | Largest of Salivary Glands | |