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Details Title: The Organ Systems Description: Table 1-1, functions Total Flash Cards: 10 Created: 08/26/2005 16:28:47	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Integumentary Definition Function: is a barrier to pathogens and chemicals prevents excessive water loss Term Skeletal Definition Function: supports the body protects internal organs provides framework to be moved by muscles Term Muscular Definition Function: moves the skeleton Produces heat Term Nervous Definition Function: interprets sensory information regulates body functions by electro-chemicals Term Endocrine Definition Function: regulates body functions by means of hormones Term Circulatory Definition Function: transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste products Term Lymphatic Definition Function: returns tissue fluid to the blood destroyes pathogens that enter the body Term Respiratory Definition Function: exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and blood Term Digestive Definition Function: changes food to simple chemicals that can be used by the body Term Urinary Definition Function: removes waste products from the blood regulates volume and pH of blood