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Body Systems
The human body
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Integumentary system (skin) | outermost body system, includes hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands. |
| Skeletal system (the skeleton) | the body's basic framework is a system of 206 bones and the joints between them. |
| Muscular system | muscles are attached to the bones and produce movement. Gives the body structure, protect organs, and maintain posture. |
| Nervous system | the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, controls the body. includes(eyes, ears, taste buds, and organs of smell) |
| Endocrine system | includes endocrine glands, produce hormones (thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands) |
| Cardiovascular system | the heart and blood vessels makes up this system. Pumps blood to all body tissues and all other nutrients. |
| Lymphatic system | Lymphatic organs such as the tonsils, thymus, and spleen, play a role in immunity. Also aids in the absorption of dietary fats. |
| Respiratory system | includes the lungs and passages leading to and from the lungs. Takes in air and conducts it to the areas in the lungs designed for gas exchange. |
| Digestive system | Composed of all organs that are involved in taking in nutrients(foods) and converting them into forms that the body can use. Includes mouth, esophagus, stomach etc. |
| Urinary system | Rids the body of waste and excess water. Includes the kidneys, ureters, the bladder and urethra. |
| Reproductive system | Includes all sex organs concerned with producing offspring. |
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Jessica Venyke
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