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Organ Systems Flashcards

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what is the function of the integumentary system

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protection thermoregulation of the body

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What are some examples of the integumentary system

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skin, hair, nails

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what is the function of the immune/lymphatic system

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filters clear fluid (lymph) defends the body against pathogens (disease causing bacteria)

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what are some examples of the immune/lymphatic system

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lymph nodes, white blood cells

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what is the function of the cardiovascular system

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circulated blood/deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and carries waste away

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what are some examples of the cardiovascular system

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heart, blood, blood vessels

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what is the function of the respiratory system

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movement of air and exchange of gases

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what are some examples of the respiratory system

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lungs, bronchial tubes

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what is the function of the digestive system

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mechanical/chemical breakdown and absorption of nutrients and elimination of wastes

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what are some examples of the digestive system

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stomach, intestines, mouth

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what is the function of the urinary system

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filters the blood of toxins, and controls water balance

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what is the function of the urinary system

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filters the blood of toxins, and controls water balance

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what are some examples of the urinary system

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kidneys, bladder

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what is the function of the skeletal system

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gives the body structure, protects organs, helps with movement, and produces blood cells

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what are some examples of the skeletal system

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bones, cartilage, ligaments

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what is the function of the muscular system

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enables the body to move and produces heat

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what are some examples of the muscular system

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muscles

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what is the function of the nervous system

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receives info (sensory) processes it, and sends out instructions

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what are some examples of the nervous system

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brain, spinal cord, nerves

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what is the function of the endocrine system

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provides chemical communication within the body by secreting hormones

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what are some examples of the endocrine system

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glands (pituitary, adrenal, thyroid)

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what is the function of the reproductive system

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required to produce offspring and sex hormones

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what are some examples of the reproductive system

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female - ovaries, vagina
male - testes, penis

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