Human Systems Flashcards

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What does the nervous system do?

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The nervous system controls all bodily functions.

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The nervous system includes what?

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The nervous system includes the brain, the nerves, and the spinal cord.

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What is the integumentary system?

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The integumentary system is the first line of defense against disease.

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The integumentary system includes what?

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The integumentary system includes skin, sweat glands, hair, and finger nails.

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What does the skeletal system do?

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The skeletal system supports and protects body parts.

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What does the muscular system do?

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The muscular system helps you move.

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The muscular system includes what?

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The muscular system includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, and muscles in organs.

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What does the circulatory(cardiovascular) system do?

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The circulatory system carries blood and nutrients to the cells of the body. It also carries waste away from the cells.

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The main parts of the circulatory system include what?

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The main parts of the circulatory system include the Heart, Blood, Veins, and Arteries.

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What does the respiratory system do?

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The respiratory system puts oxygen in the body, and removes carbon dioxide.

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What are the main parts of the respiratory system?

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The main parts of the respiratory system include, the Lungs, Nasal Passages, Throat, and Nose.

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What does the digestive system do?

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Te digestive system takes food and breaks it down into nutrients that the body needs.

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What are the main parts of the digestive system?

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The main parts of the digestive system include the Mouth, Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, The small and large intestine, and the Rectum.

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What does the excretory system do?

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The excretory system removes waste from the blood, removes harmful substances from the blood, and regulates body fluids.

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What are the main parts of the excretory system?

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The main parts of the excretory system include the kidneys and the urinary bladder.

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What does the immune system do?

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The immune system fights off diseases.

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What are the main parts of the immune system?

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The main parts of the immune system include Lymph Nodes, White Blood Cells, and Skin.