Organ Systems and their functions Flashcards
1
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What are the organ systems?
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Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, digestive, circulatory, lymphatic, urinary/excretory, reproductive, respiratory
2
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Integumentary
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Skin, forms protection
3
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Skeletal
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Bones, central framework
4
Q
Muscular
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Contractibility, helps movement
5
Q
Nervous
A
Coordinated action, allows communication between the body
6
Q
Endocrine
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Regulates hormones
7
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Digestive
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Digests food
8
Q
Circulatory
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Circulates blood and oxygen throughout the body
9
Q
Lymphatic
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Protects from illnesses and infections
10
Q
Urinary
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Filters the blood
11
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Reproductive
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Produce offspring
12
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Respiratory
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Helps you intake oxygen
