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Anat n Physiology Organ systems
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Biochemistry
Undergraduate 2
08/28/2012

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integumentary
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provides protection, regulates temperature, site of cutaneous receptors, synthesizes vitamin D, prevents water loss
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skeletal
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provides support and protection, site of hemopoiesis, stores calcium and phosphorous, provides sites for muscle attachment
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muscular
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produces body movement, produces heat
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nervous
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a regulatory system that controls body movement by initiating responses to muscles, processes and responds to stimuli, and responds to sensory stimulus. Also responsible for consciousness, intelligence, memory
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endocrine
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consists of glands and cell clusters that secrete hormones, which regulate development, growth, and metabolism; maintain homeostasis of blood composition and volume, control digestive processes, and control reproduction
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cardiovascular
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consists of the heart and blood vessels; the heart moves blood through the blood vessels in order to distribute hormones. nutrients, gases, and to pick up waste products
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lymphatic system
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transports and filters lymph (intestinal fluid transported through lymph vessels) and participates in am immune response when necessary
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respiratory system
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responsible for exchange of gasses (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between blood and the air in the lungs
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urinary system
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filters the blood and removes waste products from the blood, concentrates waste products in the form of urine, and expels urine from the body
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digestive system
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mechanically and chemically digests food materials, absorbs nutrients, and expels waste products
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male reproductive system
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produces male cells (sperm) and male hormones (like testosterone) transfers sperm to the female
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female reproductive system
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produces female sex cells (oocytes) and female hormones (like estrogen and progesterone) receives sperm from the male, site of fertilization of oocyte, site of growth and development of embryo and fetus, produces and secretes breast milk for nourishment of newborn
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