BIO 100
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Integumentary System | Forms the external body covering; Protects the deeper tissue from injury; Synthesizes vitamin D; location of cutaneous (pain, pressure, etc.) receptors and sweat and oil gland. Excretes salts and urea. Regulates temperature. |
| Skeletal System | Protects and supports body organs; provides muscle attachment for movement; site of blood cell formation; stores minerals. |
| Muscular System | Produces movement; maintains posture and produces heat. |
| Nervous System | Fast-acting control system; responds to internal and external change; Activates muscles and glands |
| Endocrine System | Secretes regulatory hormones; Growth; reproduction; metabolism |
| Cardiovascular System | Transport materials in body via blood pumped by heart; oxygen; carbon dioxide; Nutrients; Wastes |
| Lymphatic System | Returns fluids to blood vessels; cleanes the blood; involved in immunity |
| Respiratory Systems | Keeps blood supplied with oxygen; removes carbon dioxide |
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