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11 Cards in this Set
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nervous system
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- brain
- spinal cord - nerves Recieves incoming information (senses). Sends messages to the body about how to react. |
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skeletal system
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-bones
-cartilage -ligaments Provides shape and structure to the body. Allows for movement. Protects vital organs & produces blood cells. |
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digestive system
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-mouth
-intestine -stomach -liver -pancreas Breaks down food into smaller molecules. Absorbs these nutrients into the body. |
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muscular system
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-muscles
-tendons Allows for movement of the body. Keeps head in position. PROVIDES HEAT. |
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integumentary system
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-hair
-sweat glands -nails -skin -oil glands Protects the body from invaders by providing a tough protective layer. Warms the body. |
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circulatory system
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-heart
-blood -blood vessels Transports oxygen, waste, nutrients, hormones, heat, etc. around the body. |
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respiratory system
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-pharnyx
-tranchea -lungs bronchi -nose diaphragm Brings oxygen into the body. Gets rid of carbon dioxide. |
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endocrine system
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-hypothalamus
-thyroid gland -adrenal glands -pancrease (islets of langerhans) -pituitary gland Controls body functions using chemical messengers called hormones. |
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immune system
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-thymus gland
-lymph nodes -spleen Fights disease. |
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excretory system
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-kidney
-bladder -urethra Cleanses the blood. Rides the body of wastes. Maintains salt and water balance. |
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reproduction system
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-penis
-vagina -uterus -testes -prostate gland -ovaries produces sex cells (sperm and eggs). Produces sex hormones (testerone, estrogen). Nurtures the unborn baby (fetus). |
