LCLAP 11 Body Systems
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 reproductive | produces sex cells and hormones |
| urinary | eliminates excess water, salts, and waste products |
| digestive | processes food and absorbs nutrients |
| respiratory | delivers air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the air and circulating blood |
| lymphatic | defends against infection and disease; returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream |
| cardiovascular | transports cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, wastes, and gases |
| endocrine | directs long-term changes in activities of other organ systems |
| nervous | directs immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systems |
| muscular | locomotion; provides support; produces heat |
| skeletal | provides support; protects tissues; stores minerals; forms blood |
| integumentary | protects against environmental hazards; helps control body temp |
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