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Body Systems
Term | Definition |
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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 |