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Systems of the body
Body system functions
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/25/2011

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Integumentary System
Definition
skin, hair, nails (also sweat & oil glands)
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Skeletal System
Definition
basic framework of the body. 206 bones and the joints between them
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Skeletal Muscle
Definition
voluntary, striated. produce movement of the skeleton, give the body structure, protect organs, maintain posture
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Cardiac Muscle
Definition
involuntary, intercalated disks. make up the wall of the heart (myocardium)
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Smooth Muscle
Definition
involuntary.medium in size, taper at both ends. walls of body organs (visceral)including stomach, intestine
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Nervous system
Definition
body is controlled & coordinated by this system which consists of the brain, spinal cord and nerves
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Neuron
Definition
nerve cell. basic unit of nervous tissue
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Dendrite
Definition
small tree like fiber branches that cnerve impulses to the nerve cell body
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axon
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single fiber. carriesimpulses away form the nerve cell body
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Myelin
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insulates and protects axons.
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White matter
Definition
groups of myelinated fibers
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Neuroglia
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glia 'glue'. supports and protects nervous tissue
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Endocrine System
Definition
production of hormones. growth, metabolism, and reproduction
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Cardiovascular System
Definition
movement of blood for transport
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Lymphatic System
Definition
aids in circulation, immunity and absorption of digested fats
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Respiratory System
Definition
intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide
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Digestive System
Definition
intake, breakdown, and absorption of nutrients
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Urinary System
Definition
elimination of waste and water
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Reproductive System
Definition
production of offspring
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