Human Body Systems
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 immune system | This system protects against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells. |
| cardiovascular system | This system delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells while transporting away carbon dioxide and other waste materials. |
| urinary system | This systems filters the blood and produces, stores and eliminates urine. |
| respiratory system | In humans, this system's function is to allow gas exchange in the aveoli. |
| nervous system | This system is the body's speedy, electrochemical communication system. |
| endocrine system | This system is a collection of glands that secrete hormones into the blood which regulate growth, development, and homeostasis |
| digestive system | The body system that changes food into fuel and absorbs the nutrients for the body. |
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