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Human Body Systems

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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SKELETAL SYSTEM

  • The skeleton acts as a scaffold by providing support and protection for the soft tissues that make up the rest of the body.
  • The skeletal system also provides attachment points for muscles to allow movements at the joints.
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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

  • The muscular system is responsible for the movement of the human body.
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CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

  • Responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and cellular waste products throughout the body, the cardiovascular system is powered by the body’s hardest-working organ
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DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

  • The digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body.
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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

  • The endocrine system includes all of the glands of the body and the hormones produced by those glands.
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NERVOUS SYSTEM

  • Together, these organs are responsible for the control of the body and communication among its parts.
  • The brain and spinal cord form the control center known as the central nervous system (CNS), where information is evaluated and decisions made.
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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

  • The respiratory system provides oxygen to the body’s cells while removing carbon dioxide, a waste product that can be lethal if allowed to accumulate.
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IMMUNE AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS

  • The immune system is our body’s defense system against infectious pathogenic viruses, bacteria, and fungi as well as parasitic animals and protists.
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URINARY SYSTEM

  • The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. The kidneys filter the blood to remove wastes and produce urine.
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FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

  • These organs are involved in the production and transportation of gametes and the production of sex hormones.
  • The female reproductive system also facilitates the fertilization of ova by sperm and supports the development of offspring during pregnancy and infancy....
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MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

  • These organs work together to produce sperm, the male gamete, and the other components of semen.
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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

  • The integumentary system is an organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands.

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