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7 Cards in this Set
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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
"BREATH" |
Function:
Takes in O₂ (oxygen) and releases CO₂ (carbon dioxide) as a gas waste |
Structures:
Mouth, Trachea, Lungs, Alveoli |
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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
"Heart & Blood" |
Function:
Using blood, it transports oxygen, nutrients, & substances to the cells in the body and carries away carbon dioxide as waste from the cells in the body. |
Structures:
Heart, blood, veins (to the heart), arteries (away from the heart) |
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SKELETAL SYSTEM
"Bones" |
Function:
Provides structure to the body and protects internal organs. |
Structures:
Bones, joints, cartilage |
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MUSCULAR SYSTEM
"Muscles" |
Function:
Supports the body and allows it to move. Cardiac Muscles = Involuntary, found in the heart Smooth Muscles = Involuntary, found in organs Skeletal Muscles = Voluntary, these make you move |
Structure:
Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments |
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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
"Skin" |
Function:
Protects the internal structurals of the body |
Structure:
Skin, nails, hair, sweat glands |
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NERVOUS SYSTEM
"Brain" |
Function:
Controls sensation, thoughts, movement, and virtually all other body activity |
Structure:
Skin, nails, hair, sweat glands |
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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
"Hormones" |
Function:
Collection of glands that secrete hormones into the blood which regulate growth, development, and homeostasis. |
Structures:
Pituitary glands, adrenal glands, thyroid gland, pancreas, testes & ovaries |
