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Body System Summary
Test 3
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Anatomy
11th Grade
02/02/2016

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protects against environmental hazards; helps control body temperature
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integumentary system
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directs immediate response to stimuli, usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systems
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nervous system
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produces movement and locomotion; provides support; generates heat
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muscular system
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delivers air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the air and circulating blood
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respiratory system
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defends against infection and disease; returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream
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lymphatic system
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processes food; absorbs nutrients; eliminates waste products
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digestive system
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eliminates excess water, salts, and waste products
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urinary system
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transports cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, wastes and gases
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cardiovascular system
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directs long term changes in other organ systems by secreting hormones
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endocrine system
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produces sex cells and hormones
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male and female reproductive systems
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provides support; protects tissues; stores minerals; forms blood
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skeletal system
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