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Integumentary System
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Protects against environmental hazards; helps control body temperature. Latin integumentum, from integere to cover; from in- + tegere to cover [1]) is the organ system that protects the body from damage, comprising the skin and its appendages[2][3] (including hair, scales, and nails).
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Skeletal System
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Provides support; protects tissues; stores minerals; forms blood.
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Muscular System
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Allows for locomotion; provides support; produces heat
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Nervous system
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Directs immediate response to stimuli usually by coordinating the activities of other systems
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Endocrine System
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Directs long-term changes in activities of other organ systems
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Cardiovascular system
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Transports cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, wastes and gases.
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Lymphatic System
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Defends against infection and disease; returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream
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Respiratory System
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Delivers air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the air and circulating blood.
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Digestive System
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Processes food and absorbs nutrients
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Urinary System
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Eliminates excess water, salts, and waste products
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reproductive System
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produces sex cells and hormones
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