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provides protection regulates temperature prevents water loss and helps produce vitamin D |
Integumentary System |
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Integumentary System consists of: |
1. skin 2. hair 3. nails 4. sweat glands |
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provides protection and support allows body movements produces blood cells and store minerals and adipose tissue |
Skeletal System |
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Skeletal System consists of: |
1. bones 2. associated cartilages ligaments, and joints. |
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produces body movements maintains posture and produces body heat |
Muscular System |
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Muscular System consists of: |
1. muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons |
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removes foreign substances from the blood and lymph combats disease maintains tissue fluid balance and absorbs dietary fats from the digestive tract |
Lymphatic System |
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Lymphatic System consists of: |
1. lymphatic vessels 2. lymph nodes 3. and other lymphatic organs. |
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exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air and regulates blood pH |
Respiratory System |
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Respiratory System consists of: |
1. lungs and respiratory passages. |
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performs the mechanical and chemical processes of digestion absorption of nutrients and elimination of wastes |
Digestive System |
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Digestive System consists of: |
1. mouth 2. esophagus 3. stomach 4. intestines 5. and accessory organs |
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A major regulatory system that detects sensations and controls movements physiological processes, and intellectual functions |
Nervous System |
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Nervous System consists of: |
1. brain 2. spinal cord 3. nerves 4. sensory receptors |
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A major regulatory system that influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many other functions |
Endocrine System |
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Endocrine System consists of: |
1. glands, such as the pituitary, that secrete hormones. |
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transports nutrients, waste products, gases, and hormones throughout the body plays a role in the immune response and the regulation of body temperature |
Cardiovascular System |
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Cardiovascular System consists of: |
1. heart 2. blood 3. blood vessels |
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removes waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water balance |
Urinary System |
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Urinary System consists of: |
1. kidneys 2. urinary bladder 3. and ducts that carry urine |
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produces oocytes and is the site of fertilization and fetal development produces milk for the newborn produces hormones that influence sexual function and behaviors |
Female Reproductive System |
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Female Reproductive System consists of: |
1. ovaries 2. uterine tubes 3. uterus 4. vagina 5. mammary glands 6. and associated structures |
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produces and transfers sperm cells to the female produces hormones that influence sexual functions and behaviors |
Male Reproductive System |
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Male Reproductive System consists of: |
1. testes 2. accessory structures 3. ducts 4. penis |
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What are the 12 Body Systems? |
1. Integumentary System 2. Skeletal System 3. Muscular System 4. Lymphatic System 5. Respiratory System 6. Digestive System 7. Nervous System 8. Endocrine System 9. Cardiovascular System 10. Urinary System 11. Female Reproductive System 12. Male Reproductive System |