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body systems

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Integumentary System
skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands
Forms protective two-way barrier and aids in temperature regulation.
Musculoskeletal System
bones, joints, muscles
Skeleton supports and protects the body, forms blood cells, and stores minerals. Muscles produce movement.
Cardiovascular Systems
heart, arteries, veins
Pumps blood throughout the entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen,and wastes.
Blood (Hematic System)
plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets
Transports oxygen,protects against pathogens, and controls bleeding.
Lymphatic System
lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, thymus gland, tonsils
Protects the body from disease and invasion from pathogens.
Respiratory System
nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs
Obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body.
Digestive or Gastrointestinal System
oral cavity, pharynx,esophagus, stomach, small intestine,colon, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, salivary glands
Ingests, digest, and absorbs nutrients for the body.
Unary systems
kidneys, uterus, urinary bladder, urethra
Fliters waste products out of the blood and removes them from the body.
Female Reproductive systems
ovary, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva, breasts
Produces eggs for reproduction and provides place for growing baby.
Male Reproductive Systems
testes, epididymis, vas deferens, penis, seminal vesicles, prostate glands, bulbourethral gland
Produces sperm for reproduction.
Endocrine systems
pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries, testes
Regulates metabolic activities of the body.
Nervous systems
brain, spinal cord, nerves
Receives sensory information and coordinates the body's response.
special senses
eye, ear
Vision. Hearing and balance.
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