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Human Body Overview
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| integumentary system | protect and thermoregulation; skin, hair and nails |
| skeletal system | structure & support; bones and cartilage |
| muscular system | muscles-smooth, skeletal & cardiac; movement |
| nervous system | rapid communication and integration using electrical signals; brain, spinal cord and nerves |
| endocrine system | body coordination using chemical messengers |
| circulatory system | transport materials through the body; heart, arteries, veins & capillaries |
| lymphatic system | transport water and provide immunity |
| respiratory system | exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide; nasal, pharynx, larynx, trachea and lungs |
| digestive system | obtaining water and nutrients from food; mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas & gallbladder |
| urinary system | remove waste and excess water from blood; kidneys, ureters, bladder & urethra |
| female reproductive system | produce eggs; support fetal development |
| male reproductive system | produce and deliver sperm cells |
| homeostasis | maintaining the internal balance in the body |
| immune system | A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against harmful germs, viruses, bacteria, and diseases. It relies on two main parts: the innate immune system and the adaptive immune system. |