Organ Systems Flashcards
1
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Integumentary
A
Organs forming the outermost layer of a body
2
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Skeletal
A
Internal framework of the body
3
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Muscular
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Organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles
4
Q
Nervous
A
Carry messages
5
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Endocrine
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Messenger system comprising feedback loops of hormones
6
Q
Digestive
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Breakdown of food into smaller components
7
Q
Circulatory
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Permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients
8
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Lymphatic
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Helps keep the body healthy from harmful invaders
9
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Urinary/Excretory
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Eliminates waste, regulates blood volume and pressure and blood PH
10
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Reproductive
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Ensures survival of species
11
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Respiratory
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Helps you breathe
