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Name the 12 organ systems of the body.
Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Urinary, Male Reproductive System, Female Reproductive System.
List functions of the Integumentary System.
Protects deeper tissues from injury; houses pain and pressure receptors, and sweat and oil glands.
List functions of the Skeletal System.
Protects and supports body organs, provides a framework for muscles to cause movement, and blood cells are formed within the bones.
List functions of the Muscular System.
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List functions of the Lymphatic System.
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List functions of the Respiratory System.
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List functions of the Digestive System.
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List functions of the Nervous System.
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List functions of the Endocrine System.
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List functions of the Cardiovascular System.
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List functions of the Urinary System.
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List functions of the Male Reproductive System & Female Reproductive System.
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Study Notes
Organ Systems of the Body
- The body consists of 12 organ systems: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Urinary, Male Reproductive, and Female Reproductive.
Integumentary System
- Protects deeper tissues from injuries.
- Contains sensory receptors for pain and pressure.
- Houses sweat and oil glands.
Skeletal System
- Provides support and protection for body organs.
- Serves as a structural framework for muscle movement.
- Blood cells are produced within the bones.
Muscular System
- Facilitates body movements and maintains posture.
- Generates heat as a byproduct of muscle activity.
- Responsible for facial expressions through muscle contractions.
Lymphatic System
- Returns leaked fluid from blood vessels back to the bloodstream.
- Houses white blood cells, essential for immune responses.
- Maintains fluid balance and supports the immune system.
Respiratory System
- Maintains oxygen supply to the blood while removing carbon dioxide.
- Facilitates gas exchange in the lungs, vital for cellular respiration.
Digestive System
- Breaks down food into absorbable components for nutrient delivery to cells.
- Involves various organs that process food from ingestion to elimination.
Nervous System
- Acts as the control center for the body.
- Responds to internal and external stimuli by activating appropriate muscles and glands.
- Composed of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
Endocrine System
- Comprises glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
- Hormones regulate growth, reproduction, and metabolism.
Cardiovascular System
- Consists of the heart and blood vessels transporting blood throughout the body.
- Blood carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and metabolic waste.
Urinary System
- Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body.
- Regulates water, electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance in the blood.
Male Reproductive System
- Responsible for the production of offspring and the secretion of male hormones.
Female Reproductive System
- Also contributes to offspring production, encompassing reproductive organs and hormone secretion.
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