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Body Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |