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11 Cards in this Set
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skeletal system
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protection, support, production of blood cells. Framework for muscles to move. Blood cells formed within bones. Bones store minerals. BONES, CARTILEGE, LIGAMENTS |
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digestive system
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break down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distributions to body cells. Indigestible foodstuffs are eliminated as feces. ESPHAGUS, STOMACH, INTESTINES, LIVER, GALLBLADDER, PANCREAS |
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nervous system
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Fast-acting control system of the body. Responds to internal and external changes by activating muscles and glands BRAIN, SPINAL CORD, NERVES |
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endocrine system
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secretion of hormones responsible for regulation of nutrient use (metabolism) and reproduction, growth THYROID GLAND, PANCREAS, ADRENAL (SUPRARENAL) GLANDS, GONADS |
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reproductive system
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reproduction, male and female, functions/behaviors. Production of offspring Males - gonads (testes), penis Female - Gonads (ovaries), uterus, vagina, mammary glands |
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immune/Lymphatic system
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combat disease. Disposal of debris in the lymphatic stream. Houses white blood cells (lymphocytes) that aid in immunity. Mounts attack against foreign substances in the body. SPLEEN, THYMUS |
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integumentary system
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external body covering protection for deeper tissues. Synthesizes Vitamin D, houses cutaneous (pain, pressure, etc) receptors and sweat and oil glands. SKIN HAIR NAILS |
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respiratory system
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exchanges O2 and CO2 between air and blood. Gaseous exchanges happen through walls of the air sacs of the lungs LARYNX, TRACHEA, BRONCHI, LUNGS |
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muscular system
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Manipulation of the environment, locomotion, facial expression. Maintains posture and produces heat MUSCLES, TENDONS |
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urinary/excretory system
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Eliminates nitrogenous wwastes from the body. Regulates water, electrolyte and acid-base balance of the blood. KIDNEYS, BLADDER, URETERS. |
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Cardiovascular system
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Transport blood (which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc) The heart pumps blood.
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