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12 Cards in this Set
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Integumentary system |
vitamin D syntheses -protects deeper tissue-regulates fluid and blood loss |
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Skeletal System |
-stores calcium -frame work for the body -protects vital organs -produces red blood cells |
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Muscular System |
-generates heat -creates movement -maintains posture -uses energy |
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Immune System |
-portions of many different systems that fight disease |
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Lymphatic System |
picks up fluids leaked from the capillaries -supports immune systems: houses white blood cells |
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Cardiovascular System/Circulatory System |
transportation of nutrients and gas waste-supports immune function. Bring oxygen to the cells and co2 back to the lungs for elimination |
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Urinary System |
-get rid of nitrogenous waste out of blood -regulated electrolytes, fluid and pH balance |
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Digestive System |
-breaks down food into the building blocks for the body |
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Respiratory System |
Brings oxygen into the body and carbon dioxide out of the body; gas exchange |
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Nervous System |
-sensory input- -interpretation of input or thought- -elicit and signal responses- -coordination of muscles |
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Endocrine System |
secrets hormones that regulate growth, metabolism and general body function. |
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Reproductive System |
-production off spring-production of hormones |
