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Body Systems
Human Body Systems
Term | Definition |
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Integumentary | Skin, hair, sweat and sebaceous glands |
Musculoskeletal | The muscles and the skeleton enable movement, provide framework for the body, and support the organs |
Blood and lymphatic | Blood carries oxygen (and other things) throughout the body and the lymph helps to fight infection |
Cardiovascular | Includes the heart and vessels that transport the blood |
Respiratory | Responsible for oxygen exchange in the body |
Gastrointestinal | Transports food, absorbs nutrients, and excretes waste |
Urinary | Composed of the kidneys and urinary tract, it helps get rid of the body's waste |
Reproductive | Male and Female reproduction |
Endocrine | Glands and secretion and control of hormones |
Nervous | Brain and nervous system, which control the body's movements and response to stimuli |