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11 Cards in this Set
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The Cardiovascular System
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Transport nutrients,waste and hormones to pumps. Prevents blood loss and infection.
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The Integumentary System (Skin)
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Protection and barrier, Comprised of skin, hair nails and sweat glands.
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The digestive system
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Mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach. Mixing of food with secretions.
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The Urinary System
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Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra. Removal of wastes, foreign substances, excess water and ions.
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The Reproductive System
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Sperm, oocytes (egg), foetal development. Testes, prostate glands, ovaries, uterus.
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The Respiratory System
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-Lungs and airways-Ventilation: moving air in and out-Gas exchange- O2 and CO2-pH regulation-Voice-Sense of smell.
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The Lymphatic and Immune System
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-Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus etc., lymphocytes-Defence against infection-Fluid volume: excess extracellular fluid returned to bloodstream.
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The Endocrine System
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Several endocrine glands eg. adrenal, pituitary, thyroid etc.-Also endocrine CELLS in other organs-Regulates various functions via hormones released into bloodstream
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The Skeletal System
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-Bones and joints-Provides support and framework-Protection of internal structures-Allows movement and joints-Storage (minerals, fats)-Production of blood cells.
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The Muscular System
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-Skeletal Muscles and tendons: Movement of body, maintenance of posture, production of body heat-Smooth muscle: movement of organ walls-Cardiac muscle (heart): pumps blood.
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The Nervous System
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-Includes Central Nervous System (CNS)- brain and spinal cord, and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)- nerves-Sensations-Information processing and integration-Regulation of internal functions-Control of movement
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