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BIO101 CH 1 Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Integumentary System | Body covering, protection, body temperature regulation, sensory reception, production of Vitamin D |
| Skeletal System | Support and movement, framework, protection, attachment sites, storage of inorganic salts, production of blood cells |
| Muscular System | Support and movement, main source of body heat, maintenance of posture |
| Nervous System | Integration and coordination of organ function through nerve impulses and neurotransmitters; rapid, short-term effects |
| Endocrine System | Integration and coordination of organ function through chemical messengers called hormones; slower, longer-lasting effects |
| Cardiovascular System | Transportation of gases, nutrients, blood cells, hormones, and wastes |
| Lymphatic System | Transportation of fluids from tissue spaces to blood, carries fats from digestive system to blood, defends body against infection |
| Digestive System | Receives food, breaks down food, absorbs digestion products, excretes waste |
| Respiratory System | Moves air in and out of body, exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and air, absorbs oxygen |
| Urinary System | Removes blood wastes, regulates electrolyte and water balance and blood pressure, produces urine and transports it outside the body |