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organ systems
the 11 organ systems and their functions
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Anatomy
12th Grade
08/23/2009

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integumentary
Definition
skin, hair, nails, sweat glands
-to protect underlying tissues and regulate body temperature
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skeletal
Definition
bones, ligaments, cartilage
-support, movement, protection, and production of red blood cells
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muscular
Definition
muscles
-movement, maintenence of posture, production of body heat
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nervous
Definition
brain, spinal cord, nerves through the body
-communication throughout the body, mental activities, maintaining homeostasis
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endocrine
Definition
ductless glands=pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thymus, pineal glands
-secretion of hormones, communication between body parts
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digestive
Definition
mouth, teeth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gall bladder, and many glands including pancreas
-breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed quickly (digestion)
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circulatory
Definition
heart, vessels, blood
-transports materials throughout the body
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urinary
Definition
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
-removes (filters) wastes from blood and helps maintain the body's water and electrolyte balance
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reproductive
Definition
primarily the ovaries (females) and testes (males)
-produce special reproductive cells for reproduction (sperm and eggs)
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respiratory
Definition
nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
-gas exchange in blood, involving taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide as a waste product
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lymphatic
Definition
lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus gland, and spleen
-transports tissue fluids back to blood stream, carries fatty substances away from digestive organs, and defends body against infections by removing disease causing organisms (bacteria and viruses)
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