Human body systems

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Human body systems
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Integumentary System

• It is the body covering.
• Includes
• skin, hair, nails and sweat glands
• Function
• protect underlying tissues and regulate body
  temperature

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Skeletal System

• Includes
• bones, ligaments, cartilage
• Function
• Support, movement, protection, and production of
  blood cells

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Muscular System

• Includes
• Muscles of the body
• Function
• Movement, maintenance of posture, production of
  body heat

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Nervous System

• Includes
• Brain, spinal cord, nerves throughout the body
• Function
• Communication throughout body, mental activities,
  maintaining homeostatsis

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Endocrine System

• Includes
• Ductless glands pituitary, adrenal, thyroid,
  parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thymus,
  pineal gland
• Function
• Secretion of hormones, communication between body
  parts

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Digestive System

• Includes
• Mouth, teeth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small
  intestines, large intestines, liver, gall
  bladder, and many glands including the pancreas
• Function
• Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms
  that can be absorbed (digestion)

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Circulatory System

• Includes heart, blood vessels, blood
• Function
• Transports materials throughout the body
• Lymphatic system usually included with the
  circulatory system

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Urinary System

• Includes Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder,
  urethra
• Function Removes (filters) wastes from the
  blood and helps maintain the bodys water
  electrolyte balance

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Reproductive System

• Includes reproductive organs, primarily the
  ovaries (females) and testes (males)
• Function produce special reproductive cells for
  reproduction