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| Protection from environmental hazards temperature control |
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| support protection of soft tissues; mineral storage; blood formation |
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| Locomotion, support heat, production |
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| Directiong immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systems |
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| Directing long term changes in the activities of other organ systems |
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| Internal transport of cells and dissolved materials including nutrients wastes and gases |
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| Defense against infection and disease |
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| Delivery of air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the air and circulating blood |
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| Processing of food and absorption of organic nutrients minerals vitamins and water |
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| Elimination of excess water, salts, and waste products; control of pH |
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| Production of sex cells and hormones |
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