Why is the tongue considered an organ?

Hmm.

Explanation:

The tongue is considered an organ because it has a special job to do.

'Organ, in biology, a group of tissues in a living organism that have been adapted to perform a specific function.

'The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth of most vertebrates that manipulates food for mastication and is used in the act of swallowing. It has importance in the digestive system and is the primary organ of taste in the gustatory system.'