study the 12 organ systems of the human body
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each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| integumentary system | forms the external body covering.
protects deep tissues.
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| muscular system | Composed of muscles and tendons
Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression
Maintains posture
Produces heat
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| skeletal system | Composed of bone, cartilage, and ligaments.
Protects and supports body organs.
Provides the framework for muscles.
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| nervous system | Composed of the brain, spinal column, and nerves
Is the fast-acting control system of the body
Responds to stimuli by activating muscles and glands
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| Endocrine System | consists of glands and cell clusters that secrete hormones, regulated development, growth and metabolism;
maintains homeostasis
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| Cardiovascular System | Composed of the heart and blood vessels
The heart pumps blood
The blood vessels transport blood throughout the body
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| Lymphatic System | Composed of red bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels
Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood
Disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream
Houses white blood cells involved with immunity
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| Respiratory System | Composed of the nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
Keeps blood supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
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| Digestive System | Composed of: oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small & large intestine, rectum, anus, and liver
Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood
Eliminates indigestible foodstuffs as feces
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| Urinary System | Composed of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body
Regulates water, electrolyte, and pH balance of the blood
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| Male Reproductive System | Composed of prostate gland, penis, testes, scrotum, and ductus deferens
Main function is the production of offspring
Testes produce sperm and male sex hormones
Ducts and glands deliver sperm to the female reproductive tract
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| Female Reproductive System | Composed of mammary glands, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina
Main function is the production of offspring
Ovaries produce eggs and female sex hormones
Remaining structures serve as sites for fertilization and development of the fetus
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