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11 Organs of the Human Body
Organs of the Body
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Anatomy
10th Grade
09/24/2015

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 Integumentary System

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a.       Skin; protects against environmental hazards, helps control body temperature

 

           

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Skeletal System
Definition

a.       Provides support; protects tissues; stores minerals; forms blood cells

 

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Muscular System
Definition

a.       Allows for locomotion; provides support; produces heat

 

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Nervous System
Definition

a.       Directs immediate responses to stimuli, usually coordinating the activities of other organ systems

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Endocrine System
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a.       Directs long-term changes of other organ systems

 

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Cardiovascular System
Definition

a.       Transports cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, wastes, and gases

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Lymphatic System
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a.       Defends against infection and disease; returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream

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Respiratory System
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a.       Delivers air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the air and circulating blood; produces sound

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Digestive System
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a.       Processes food and absorbs nutrients

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Urinary System
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a.       Eliminates excess water, salts, and waste products

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Reproductive System
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a.       Produces sex cells and hormones

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