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Human Body - Chapter 1

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Organ System
Components
Functions
integumentary system   skin and associated structures; hair,nails,sweat and oil glands   regulate body temperature; protection;vitamin D synthesis;detects sensations  
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skeletal system   all bones and associated cartilage   supports and protects; assists with movements;blood production;mineral storage  
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muscular system   skeletal muscles and other muscle tissue (cardiac and smooth)   movement; maintains posture; heat production  
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Nervous   Brian,Spinal cord,nerves,sense organs,e.g. eyes and ears   Regulates body activities:sensory info. to the brain and motor signals out to body  
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Endocrine   Glands and tissues that produce hormones,e.g. pituitary thyroid, other organs with endocrine function   Hormones regulate body activites of target organs  
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Cardiovescular   Blood (plasma and cells),heart arteries, veins, capillaries   Carrying substance through body, e.g. hormones,waste, gases,nutrients; regulates temperatures; fights disease (white blood cells)  
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Lymphatic and Immune   Lymph: lymph fluid, vessels and structure (spleen, lymph nodes) Immune: White blood cells of immune response(B cells and T cells)   Lymph: Return protein and fluid to blood. Immune: Cells protect against disease causing agents  
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Respiratory   Lungs and air passages,e.g. trachea   Gas exchange;blood pH regulation; Sound production in larynx  
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Digestive   Mouth,esophagus,stomach, small and large intestines, rectum anus, and accessory organs:salivary glands liver, pancreas, etc   Mechanical and chemical breakdown of food; Absorbtion of nutrients; Elimination of solid waste  
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Urinary   Kidneys,Ureters,Bladder,Urethra   Produce and eliminate urine; Regulate volume and chemical composition of blood; Helps regulate red blood cell production  
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Reproductive   Gonads and associated organs female: overies, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina Male: testicles, epididymis, vas deferens,penis   Gamete production; Hormone production; development of embryo  
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