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11 Cards in this Set
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Integumentary system |
Protection from environmental hazards,temperature control |
Surface body |
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Skeletal system |
Support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, blood formation |
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Muscular system |
Locomotion, support, heat production |
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Nervous system |
Directing immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systems. Responsible for consciousness, intelligence, memory |
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Endocrine system |
Regulate body and cellular growth, chemical levels in the body and reproductive functions |
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Cardiovascular system |
The heart moves blood thru blood vessels to distribute hormones, nutrients, gases and pick up waste products. |
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Lymphatic system |
Transports and filters lymph (instestinal fluid transported thru lymph vessels) and initiates an immune response when necessary |
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Respiratory system |
Responsible for exchange of gases (O and CO2) between blood and the air in the lungs |
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Digestive system |
Mechanically and chemically digests food materials, absorbs nutrients and expels waste products |
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Urinary system |
Filters blood and removes waste products from the blood, concentrate waste products in urine and expels from the body |
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Reproductive system |
Production of sex cells (female- oocyte male-sperm)and hormones (female-estrogen, progesterone male-testosterone) |
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