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human body systems
11 cards·by katie1234259
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
TRANSPORTS needed substances, like oxygen, to cells & tissues & carry waste products away
from cells & tissues
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
breaks down FOOD into smaller nutrients for body cells to absorb
EXCRETORY (URINARY) SYSTEM
collects & FILTERS waste produced by cells & removes wastes from the body
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
acts as a barrier to protect the body from the EXTERNAL environment, retains
LYMPHATIC (IMMUNE) SYSTEM
recognizes the difference between normal body cells and pathogens & DESTROYS any that could
be potentially harmful
MUSCULAR SYSTEM
help the body with MOVEMENT, internally & externally
NERVOUS SYSTEM
control center responsible for TRANSMITTING messages from all organs to & from the brain
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
produce new OFFSPRING of the same type through reproduction
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
maintain the GAS EXCHANGE relationship between the body & the environment
SKELETAL SYSTEM
body’s framework, SUPPORTS body, & protects internal organs
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
maintains a stable internal environment, or homeostasis, by secreting HORMONES for variou