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Body Systems
Term | Definition |
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Muscular System | Allows movement of body parts |
Skeletal System | Made of bones, ligaments, & cartilage. Supports the body and protects organs. Makes blood cells. |
Reproductive System | Provides gametes and organs for reproduction. |
Respiratory System | Gathers oxygen from the environment and gets rid of carbon dioxide from the body. |
Cardiovascular System | Moved blood through the body. |
Lymphatic System | Returns leaked fluid to the blood, part of the immune system, helping get rid of bacteria and viruses. |
Endocrine System | Regulates conditions inside the body & influences growth and development |
Integumentary System | Protective covering of the body including skin, hair, and nails. |
Excretory System | Rids the body of wastes. |
Digestive System | Breaks down food into nutrients used by the body. |
Nervous System | Collects information & responds by sending electrical messages. Brain is the center of this system. |