Organ systems Flashcards
1
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Integumentary
A
protect underlying tissues, regulate body temperature
2
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Skeletal
A
gives the body its shape, allows movement, makes blood cells, provides protection for organs and stores minerals
3
Q
Muscular
A
maintenance of posture, locomotion and control of various circulatory systems
4
Q
Nervous
A
coordinates all of the bodies activities
5
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Endocrine
A
regulates all biological processes in the body
6
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Digestive
A
turns food into the nutrients and energy needed to survive
7
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Circulatory
A
transports materials throughout the body
8
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Lymphatic
A
fights infections
9
Q
Urinary
A
filters wastes from the blood
10
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Reproductive
A
produce egg and sperm
11
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Respiratory
A
helps your body absorb oxygen from the air and cleans waste gases from your blood
