| Term | Definition |
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nervous |
carries messages from cell to cell; brain is control center |
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endocrine |
made up of glands that produce and release chemicals into the bloodstream in order to maintain homeostasis |
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skeletal |
composed of 206 bones that support and protect the body |
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muscular |
made up of smooth, skeletal, and cardiac; function in movement of the body |
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integumentary |
protects the body from injury, infection, and dehydration |
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circulatory |
carries oxygen, food, wastes, and hormones to cells of the body |
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respiratory |
brings oxygen to the body and rids the body of CO2 |
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immune |
fights off germs, provides protection from diseases |
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lymphatic |
technical name for immune system |
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digestive |
processes food into a form that cells can uses; absorbs food |
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urinary |
also called "excretory" system; rids body of waste products |