Organ Systems Flashcards
1
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Integumentary system
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Protection, skin hair nails
2
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Skeletal system
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Support and protection. Bones
3
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Muscular system
A
Movement. Tendons connect muscles to bones.
4
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Nervous system
A
Detects changes, interprets sensory glands
5
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Endocrine system
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Secretes hormones
6
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Cardiovascular system
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Transport gases, nutrients and wastes
7
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Respiratory system
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Gases exchange between air and blood
8
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Lymphatic system
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Produces and houses immune cells and return tissue fluid to blood
9
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Digestive system
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Food breakdown and absorption
10
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Urinary system
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Removes liquids and wastes from blood
11
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Male reproductive system
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Sperm production
12
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Female reproductive system
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Female