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Chapter 1 A&P

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Directly causes mechanical motion.
Muscular
Responds to environmental changes by transmitting electrical impulses.
Cardiovascular
Provides support and levers for muscles to work on.
Endocrine
Protects underlying organs from mechanical damage and synthesizes vitamin D.
Integumentary
Controls the body with chemical molecules called hormones.
Endocrine
Delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.
Cardiovascular
Produces antibodies that neutralize foreign substances.
Immune
Removes and filters excess fluid from tissues.
Lymphatic
Bloode glucose levels, blood pressure
negative feedback mechanisms
Blood Clotting, delivering a baby
positive feedback mechanisms
Which organ system: Arteries, veins, heart.
Cardiovascular
Which organ system: Trachea, bronchi, alveoli.
Respiratory
Which organ system: Adrenal glands, pancreas, pituitary.
Endocrine
Which organ system: Esophagus, large intestine, rectum.
Digestive
Which organ system: Kidneys, bladder, ureters.
Urinary
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