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13 Cards in this Set
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Integumentary system
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skin and its derivatives (First line of defense against disease)
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Skeletal system
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forms the physical foundation or framework of the body.
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Articular system
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the bones articulate for movement at joints through this subdivision of the skeletal system
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Muscular system
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produces voluntary and involuntary movements
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Nervous system
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controls and coordinates the functions of the other systems of the body
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Endocrine system
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consists of glandular tissues which produce hormones to affect the functions of the body
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Cardiovascular system
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closed system of vessels that transports blood
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Lymphatic system
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involved in immunity; augments the effects of cardiovascular system by returning tissue fluid back to general circulation
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Immune system
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includes all organs associated with protection from vectors of disease
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Urinary system
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associated with maintaining blood homeostasis; elimination of wastes produced by metabolism
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Respiratory system
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concerned with providing oxygen for the body, this is necessary to convert food energy into a usable form
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Digestive system
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procurement of nutrients for the cells; converts large molecules into absorbable units
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Reproductive system
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production of gametes (half cells) and sex hormones
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