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7.12B Body Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| respiratory system | Main function is to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. |
| Digestive System | Main function is to digest and absorb nutrients. |
| Circulatory System | Main function is to distribute and transport oxygen, nutrients and waste through the body. |
| Skeletal System | Main function is to provide support, structure, and protection. |
| Muscular System | Main function is to allow the body to move. |
| Heart | The main organ for the Circulatory system |
| Stomach | The main organ for the Digestive system. |
| Lungs | The main organ for the Respiratory System. |
| Bones | The main organ for the Skeletal System. |
| Muscles | the main organ for the Muscular system. |
| Exhale carbon dioxide and inhale oxygen. | respiratory system |
| Main job is to break down food into smaller parts. | Digestive System |
| Transport oxygen and nutrients through out the body. | Circulatory System |
| Main job is to provide support, structure and protection to the body. | Skeletal System |
| Main job is to move the body | Muscular System |
| Excretory System | To remove waste products from the body |
| Main job is to remove waste from the body | Excretory System |
| Kidneys | Make urine |
| Bladder | stores urine |
| Colon | another name for the large intestines |
| Integumentary system | Protection from damage and dehydration |
| Main job is to protect from damage and dehydration | Integumentary System |
| Main organ of the integumentary system | Skin |
| Main job is to create hormones | Endocrine System |
| Endocrine System | Main function is to create hormones and maintain homeostasis |
| Immune System | Main Function is to protect against germs and parasites. |
| Main job is to protect against germs and parasites. | Immune system |
| Reproductive system | Main function is to create babies. |
| Main job is to make offspring | Reproductive system |