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11 Cards in this Set
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Integumentary System
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Protects the body from invaders by providing a tough protective layer. It warms the body.
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Nervous System
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Receivese incoming information (senses). It sends messages to the body about how to react.
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Skeletal System
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Provides shape and structure to the body. Allows for movement. Protects vital organs. Produces blood cells.
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Muscular System
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Allows movement of the body. Keeps head in position. Provides heat.
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Endocrine System
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Controls body functions using chemical messengers called hormones.
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Circulatory System
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Transports oxygen, waste, nutrients, hormones, heat, etc. around the body.
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Respiratory System
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Brings oxygen in the the body. Gets rid of carbon dioxide.
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Exratory System
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Cleanses the blood. Rids the body wastes. Maintanes salt and water balance.
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Immune System
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Fight diseases.
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Digestive System
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Breaks down food into smaller molecules. Absorbs these nutrients in the body.
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Reproductive System
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Produces sex cells (sperms and eggs). Produces sex hormones (testerones,estrogen). Nurtures unborn baby (fetus).
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