Body Systems Flashcards

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To cover and protect the body;first line of defence

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Integumentary system

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2
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Major structures include :
Dermis,epidermis, oil gland, sweat gland

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Integumentary

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To provide support support and protection; works with muscles for movement

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Skeletal system

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Major organs include :
Bone, cartilage,ligament, tendon

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Skeletal system

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5
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To transport materials throughout the body

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Cardiovascular / circulatory system

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Major organs include :
Arteries, capillaries,heart, veins, aerial, ventricles

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Cardiovascular / circulatory system

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Filters blood and eliminated liquid waste

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Excretory system

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Major organs include :
Bladder, kidneys, ureters, urethra

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Excretory system

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Works with skeletal system for movement

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Muscular system

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10
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Make organs include :
The heart (cardiac muscle ), blood vessels( smooth muscle ), shoulder muscles (skeletal muscle )

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muscular system

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To exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen

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Respiratory system

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Major organs include :
Alveoli ,bronchi, diaphragm, larynx ,lungs, trachea

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Respiratory system

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To regulate body activity; sends and recieves electric messages

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Nervous system

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Major organs include :
Brain, neurons, spinal cord

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Nervous system

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These two systems work closely together to drain lymph and rid body of foreign invaders

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Lymphatic/ immune system

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Major organs include :
Lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, white blood cells

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Lymphatic/ immune system

17
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Chemical communication through hormones

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Endocrine system

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Major organs include :
Adrenal gland, pancreas, pituitary gland, thymus gland , thyroid gland

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Endocrine system

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For the production of gametes ; develops organisms

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Reproductive system

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Major organs include :
Ovaries, testes, uterus

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Reproductive system

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To breakdown food for energy and nutrients absorption

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Digestive system

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Major organs include:
Esophagus, Gail bladder, liver, large intestine, mouth, pancreas, rectum, stomach, small intestine

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Digestive system