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11 Cards in this Set
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circulatory system
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Transports substances through the body and establishes immunity.
--> Heart, blood vessels, blood, spleen |
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digestive system
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Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
--> Mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, large and small intestines, pancreas |
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endocrine system
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Controls many body processes by means of chemicals
--> Gland (hypothalamus) |
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integumentary system
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Supports and protects, regulates body temperature, protects from sun, makes vitamin D, helps body cool off (sweat)
--> Skin, hair, nails, sense receptors, sweat glands, oil |
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lymphatic/immune system
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Movement of fluids and its critical role in the defense mechanism of the body against disease. (rids body of infection)
--> Lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, , bone marrow |
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muscular system
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Enables movement of the body and internal organs with the bones. Produces heat, helps circulate blood
-->Muscles |
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nervous system
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Senses the environment and coordinates the response , thinking
-->Brain, spinal cord, nerves |
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reproductive system
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Allows humans to reproduce. Production of sperm and eggs for reproduction
Production of sex hormones --> Male: Testes, urethra, scrotum, penis, prostate gland Female: ovaries, vulva, uterus, vagina, mammary glands |
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respiratory system
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Takes in oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide = gas exchange
-->Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs |
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skeletal system
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Supports and protects internal organs (e.g. brain) . Together with muscles, allows movement. Makes blood
-->Bones, cartilage, ligaments |
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excretory/urinary system
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Removes wastes, excess water and salt- maintains water/ salt balance
--> Bladder, kidneys, urethra, ureter |
