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purpose of integumentary system
- protects against environmental hazards
- aids in thermoregulation
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purpose of skeletal system (4)
- provides framework and support
- protects tissues and organs
- absorbs minerals
- produces blood cells
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purpose of Muscular system
- allows for locomotion through contraction
- produces heat
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purpose of nervous system
directs immediate response of stimuli and coordinates organ system activity
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purpose of endocrine system
directs long term changes in the bodies organ system such as growth and and mineral balances using hormones
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purpose of lymphatic system
- AKA immune system
- defends against infection and disease
- returns tissue fluid into the blood stream
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purpose of the cardiovascular system
transports cells, oxygen, nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body
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purpose of the respiratory system
- delivers air and gas exchanges from the external environment using blood as a passage way.
- also involved in producing sound
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purpose of digestive system
produces food and absorbs nutrients
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purpose of the urinary system
eliminates excess water, salts, and waste products
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purpose of the female productive system
to produce embryonic eggs and nurture the fetal development from fertilization to birth
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purpose of the male reproductive system
produces semen and hormones
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Organs included in the Integumentary System
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components of the skeletal system (2)
- axial skeleton (includes skeletal muscles that are medial; ribs, sternum, vertebrae, sacrum, skull)
- appendicular skeleton (supporting bones, limb, pelvis)
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components of the muscular system
- axial muscles
- appendicular muscles
- tendons
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components of the nervous system
- central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)
- peripheral nervous system (peripheral nerves)
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components of the endocrine system
includes the ovaries (female) and the testis (male)
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components of the urinary system
- kidney
- ureter
- urinary bladder
- urethra
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components of the respiratory system
- lungh
- trachea
- pharynx
- nasal cavity
- sinus
- bronchi
- larynx
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