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11 Cards in this Set
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Nervous System |
spinal cord, brain, nerves, skin, eyes, ears, tongue, nose |
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Digestive System |
stomach, liver, teeth, tongue, pancreas, intestine, esophagus |
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Endocrine System |
collection of glands that secrete hormones into the blood which regulate growth, development, and homeostasis.Organs: hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal glands. |
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Lymphatic system |
a secondary circulatory system that helps the body fight pathogens and maintain its fluid balanceparts: lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus, spleen |
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Muscular System |
organ system that creates movement (muscles, tendons). Also regulates body temperature and protects the body. |
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Nervous System |
the body's speedy, electrochemical communication system, consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous systemsParts: Brain, Nerves, Spinal Cord |
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Reproductive System |
organ system which functions in creating offspring (penis and testes in males, ovaries, uterus, and vagina in females) |
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Respiratory System |
Responsible for breathing. Parts: Lungs, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs and diaphragm |
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Skeletal System |
the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal |
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Urinary System |
consisting of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, removes wastes from the blood and helps to maintain water and electrolyte balance |
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Integumentary System |
organ system that includes har, skin, and nails and protects the body from pathogens and maintains homeostasis |
