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Science - Chapter 1
The Human Body
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9th Grade
08/09/2007

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Urinary
Definition
rids the body of nitrogen-containg wastes
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endocrine
Definition
is affected by the removal of the thyroid gland
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skeletal
Definition
provides support and levers on which the muscular system can act
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cardiovascular
Definition
includes the heart
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lymphatic/immune
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protects underlying organs from drying out and mechanical damage
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lymphatic/immune
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protects underlying organs from drying out and mechanical damage
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lymphatic/immune
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protects the body; destroys bacteria and tumor cells
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digestive
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breaks down foodstuffs into small particles that can be absorbed
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respitory
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removes carbon dioxide from the blood
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respirtory
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delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body tissues
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muscular
Definition
moves the limbs; allows facial expressions
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integmentary
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conserves body water or eliminates excesses
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reproductive
Definition
provides for conception and childbearing
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endocrine
Definition
controls the body with chemicals called hormones
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integumentary
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is damaged when you cut your finger or get a severe sunburn
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