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Human Body

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Which system includes the skin and structures derived from it, such as hair, nails, and sweat and oil glands? Integumentary System
Which system is a barrier to pathogens and chemicals (protects the body), helps regulate body temperature, eliminates waste, helps synthesize vitamin d, and receives certain stimuli such as temperature, pressure, and pain? Integumentary System
Which system includes all the bones of the body (206), their associated cartilage,and the joints of the body? Skeletal System
Which system includes bones which support and protect the body, assist in body movement, house cells that produce blood cells, and store minerals? Skeletal System
Which system specifically refers to skeletal muscle tissue and tendons? Muscular System
Which system participates in bringing about movement, maintaining posture, and produces heat? Muscular System
Which system includes the heart, blood and blood vessels? Circulatory and Cardiovascular System
Which system transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste? Circulatory and Cardiovascular System
Which system is sometimes included with the immune system or circulatory system because it works closely with both systems? Lymphatic System
Which system includes the lymph, lymphatic vessels, and structures or organs (spleen and lymph nodes) containing lymph tissue? Lymphatic System
Which system cleans and returns tissue fluid to the blood and destroys pathogens that enter the body? Lymphatic System
Which system includes the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs, such as the eye and ear? Nervous System
Which system interprets sensory information, regulates body functions such as movement by means of electrochemical impulses? Nervous System
Which system includes all hormone producing glands and cells such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and pancreas? Endocrine System
Which system regulates body functions by means of hormones? Endocrine System
Which system includes the lungs and a series of associated passageways such as the pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), and bronchial tubes leading into and out of them? Respiratory System
Which system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and blood? Respiratory System
Which system includes a long tube called the gastrointestinal (gi) tract and associated organs such as the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas? Digestive System
Which system breaks down and absorbs food for use by cells and eliminates solid and other waste? Digestive System
Which system includes the kidneys, urinary bladder, and urethra that together produce, store, and eliminate urine? Urinary and Excretory Systems
Which system removes waste products from the blood and regulates volume and ph of blood? Urinary and Excretory Systems
Which system consists of several organs, as well as white blood cells in the blood and lymph? Immune System
Which system provides protection against infection and disease? Immune System
Which system includes organs that produce, store, and transport reproductive cells, (sperm and eggs)? Reproductive System
Which system produces eggs and sperm? In women, it provides a site for the developing embryo-fetus? Reproductive System
Which system includes the lymph nodes, spleen, lymph vessels, blood vessels, bone marrow, and white blood cells (lymphocytes)? Immune System
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