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11 Cards in this Set
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Nervous system
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Receives incoming information (senses). 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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Integumentary system
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Protects the body from invaders by providing a tough protective layer. Warms the body. Cools the body.
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Muscular system
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Allows for movement of the body. Keeps head in position. Provides heat.
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Endocrine system |
Controls body functions using chemicals messengers called hormones.
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Circulatory system |
Transports oxygen, waste, nutrients, hormones, heat, etc... around the body.
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Respiratory system |
Brings oxygen into the body. Gets rid of carbon dioxide.
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Urinary system |
Cleans the blood. Rids the body of wastes. Maintains salt and water balance.
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Immune system |
Fights diseases in your body. |
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Digestive system |
Breaks down food into smaller molecules. Absorbs the nutrients into the body.
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Reproductive system
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Produces sex cells (sperm and eggs). Produces sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen). Nurtures the unborn baby (fetus).
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