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Body Systems
Medical Terminology Chapter 2 Body Systems
Term | Definition |
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Circulatory System | heart, blood, and blood vessels; transports blood throughout the body |
Lymphatic System | lymph vessels and nodes carry lymph (clear fluid). It contains white blood cells that fight against disease and play an important role in immunity |
Digestive System | brings food into the body and breaks it down; it also removes waste that cannot be broken down |
Endocrine System | glands that secrete hormones that are chemical messengers for other glands and organs |
Reproductive System | male and female systems that produce hormones and allow for reproduction |
Musculoskeletal System | muscles, bones, joints, and other connective tissue such as cartilage; support the body and allows movement |
Nervous System | carries electrical messages to and from the brain and spinal cord |
Respiratory System | control breathing, process of air entering and leaving the body |
Skin and Sense Organ System | skin, eyes, and ears; receives messages from the environment and sends them to the brain |
Urinary System | produces urine and excretes it through the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra |