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| Lymphatic System/Immunity |
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| Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to the blood. Disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream. Houses white blood cells involved in immunity. The immune response mounts the attack against foreign substances within the body. |
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| Keeps blood constantly supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide. The gaseous exchanges occur through the walls of the air sacs of the lungs. |
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| Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells. Indigestible food-stuffs are eliminated as feces. |
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| Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body. Regulates water, electrolytes and acid-base balance of the blood. |
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| Overall function is production of offspring. Testes produce sperm and male sex hormones, and male ducts and glads aid in delivery of sperm to the female reproductive system. |
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| As the fast-acting control system of the body, it responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands. |
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| Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use by body cells. |
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| Female Reproductive System |
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| Ovaries produce eggs and female sex hormones. The remaining female structures serve as fertilization and development of the fetus. Mammary glands of female breasts produce milk to nourish the newborn. |
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| Protects and supports body organs, and provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement. Blood cells are formed within bones. Bones store minerals. |
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| Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression. Maintains posture, and produces heat. |
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| Forms the external body covering, and protects deeper tissues from injury. Synthesizes Vitamin D, and houses cutaneous receptors and sweat and oil glands. |
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| Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, washes, etc. The heart pumps blood. |
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