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Anatomy & Phy. Chap1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Respiratory System | Intakes and exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism. |
| Cardiovascular System | Blood circulates through vessels throughout the body to provide cells with oxygen and nutrients to dispose metabolic wastes. |
| Nervous system | All the organs are responsible for the control of the body and communications among its parts. |
| Skeletal System | Support and protection for tissue. Stores calcium and minerals and forms blood cells. |
| Endocrine System | Communicates long term changes, adjust metabolic activity and energy. |
| Muscular System | Provides movement for the body, provides protection and support for tissue. Generates heat for body temperature. |
| Integumentary System | Protects body from environmental hazards and regulate body temperature. |
| Digestive System | Process the nutrients absorbed from the small intestine. |
| Lymphatic System | Attacks organisms internally about pathogen and disease. |
| Urinary System | Remove liquid waste from the blood in the form of urine. |
| Reproductive System | To reproduce-- create sex cells |