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Major Body Systems: Functions
Test 1
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Anatomy
11th Grade
01/10/2016

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lymphatic system
Definition
-defends against infection and disease
-returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream
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digestive system
Definition
-processes and digests food
-absorbs and conserves water
-absorbs nutrients (ions, water, and the breakdown products of dietary sugars, proteins, and fats)
-stores energy reserves
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respiratory system
Definition
-delivers air to alveoli (sites in lungs where gas exchange occurs)
-provides oxygen to bloodstream
-removes carbon dioxide from bloodstream
-produces sounds for communication
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urinary system
Definition
-excretes wast products from the blood
-controls water balance by regulating volume of urine produced
-stores urine prior to voluntary elimination
-regulates blood ion concentrations and pH
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integumentary system
Definition
-protects against environmental hazards
-helps regulate body temperature
-provides sensory information
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muscular system
Definition
-provides movement
-provides protection and support for other tissues
-generates heat that maintains body temperature
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endocrine system
Definition
-directs long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems
-adjusts metabolic activity and energy used by the body
-controls many structural and functional changes during development
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skeletal system
Definition
-provides support and protection for other tissues
-stores calcium and other minerals
-forms blood cells
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nervous system
Definition
-directs immediate responses to stimuli
-coordinates or moderates activities of other organ systems
-provides and interprets sensory information about external conditions
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cardiovascular system
Definition
-distributes blood cells, water, and dissolved materials, including nutrients, waste products, oxygen, and carbon dioxide
-distributes heat and assists in control of body temperature
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