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12 Cards in this Set
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Organ
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a group of different tissues combined together in one structure to perform a main job in the body
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Organ system
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a group of organs that work together to carry out a life process; organ systems are sometimes called body systems
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Circulatory system
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the body system that circulates blood and nutrients through the body; the main organ is the heart
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Respiratory System
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the body system that carries oxygen from the outside air and into the blood; the main organ is the lungs
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Skeletal system
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the body system that provides shape and support, enables you to move, and protects your organs; each bone in the skeleton is an organ
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Muscular system
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the body system that keeps your heart beating and moves the bones of your skeleton
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Nervous system
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the body system that receives information about what is happening inside and outside of your body, and directs your body to respond; the main organ is the brain
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Digestive system
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the body system that breaks down food, absorbs food molecules into the blood, and eliminates waste from the body; important organs are the stomach, large intestine, and small intestine
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Urinary system
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the body system that collects waste produced by the cells and removes the waste from the body; important organs are the kidneys and bladder
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Integumentary system
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the body system that protects the body from injury, regulates body temperature, eliminates waste, and gather information about the environment; the main organ is the skin
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Immune system
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a body system that fights disease; white blood cells are an important part of the immune system
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Endocrine system
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the body system that produces chemicals that control many of the body's daily activities and regulates growth and development
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