Chapter 1 vocabulary Flashcards

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Endocrine

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Affected by the removal of the thyroid gland

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Urinary

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Rids the body of nitrogen containing waste

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Skeletal

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Provide support and levers on which the muscular system can act

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Cardiovascular

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Includes the heart

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Integument

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Protects underlying organs from dying out and medical damage

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Lymphatic

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Protects the body; destroys bacteria and tumor cells

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Digestive

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Breaks down food stuff into small particles that can be absorbed

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Respiratory

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Removes carbon dioxide from the blood

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Cardiovascular

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Delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body tissues

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Muscular

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Moved the limbs; allows facial expressions

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Urinary

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Conserves body water or eliminates excesses

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Reproductive

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Provides for conception and childbearing

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Endocrine

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Controls the body with chemicals called hormones

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Integumentary

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Is damaged when you cut your finger or got a severe sunburn

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Cardiovascular

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Blood vessels, heart

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Endocrine

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Pancreas, pituitary, adrenal glands

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Urinary

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Kidneys, bladder, ureters

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Reproductive

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Testis, vas deferens, urethra

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Digestive

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Esophagus, large intestine, rectum

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Skeletal

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Breastbone, vertebral column, skull

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Nervous

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Brain, nerves, sensory receptors