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Body Systems
Term | Definition |
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circulatory system | transports materials throughout the body through the blood |
circulatory | blood and heart |
digestive system | breaks down food to absorb nutrients for energy |
digestive | mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines |
respiratory system | exchange of gases(oxygen and carbon dioxide); breathing |
respiratory | lungs, diaphragm, trachea |
immune system | defense to prevent infection and destroy pathogens |
immune | T cells and white blood cells |
integumentary system | covers your body for protection and regulate body temperature |
integumentary | skin, hair, and nails |
skeletal system | provide support and protection; makes red blood cells |
skeletal | bones |
muscular system | movement of the body |
muscular | muscles |
excretory system | removes wastes from the body |
excretory | kidneys and bladder |
endocrine system | glands release hormones, regulate body temperature, metabolism, and development |
endocrine | gland and hormones |
reproductive system | produce offspring |
reproductive | ovaries and testes |