Organ Systems and primary functions

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circulatory system

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circulatory system

Transport of blood throughout the body

digestive system

digestion and absorption of nutrients and water; elimination of wastes

endocrine system

Regulation and coordination of many activities in the body, including growth, metabolism, reproduction, blood pressure, water and electrolyte Balance , and others

defense against pathogens

integumentary system

protection against injury and dehydration; defense against pathogens; regulation of body temperature

lymphatic system

collection of extracellular fluid for return to blood; participation in immune defenses; absorption of fats from digestive system

musculoskeletal system

support, protection, and movement of the body; production of blood cells

Regulation and coordination of many activities in the body; detection of and respond to changes in the internal and external environments; states of consciousness; learning; memory; emotion; and others.

reproductive system

Males: production of sperm; transfer of sperm to female
Female: production of eggs; provision of a nutritive environment for developing embryo and fetus; nutrition of the infant

respiratory system

exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen; regulation of hydrogen ion concentration in the body fluids