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Body Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Integumentary system | skin, hair, nails, and glands. protects the body against micro organisms |
| Skeletal system | provides support, shape, and structure. produces red blood cells and protects internal organs |
| Muscular system | allows for movement, produces body heat |
| Nervous system | sends messages from brain to body |
| Endocrine system | produces hormones and regulates body functions |
| Cardiovascular system | pumps blood containing oxygen and nutrients throughout the body |
| Respiratory system | transports life sustaining oxygen through the blood to organs |
| Lymphatic system | works with the immune system to protect body from disease. maintains a balance between blood and lymphatic fluid in the body |
| Reproductive system | allows humans to produce offspring |
| Digestive system | breaks down food |