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| carry oxygen rich air into the lungs and carry carbon dioxide rich air out of the lungs, thereby aiding in the processes of breathing and respiration |
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| female structures that transport the ova from the ovary to the uterus each month. In the presence of sperm and fertilization, the uterine tubes transport the fertilized egg to the uterus for implantation |
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| network of vessels through which lymph drains from the tissues into the blood |
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| helps regulate important functions, such as growth, blood pressure and reproduction |
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| plays a crucial role in many important functions,such as releasing hormones and regulating body temperature |
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