forms the external body covering, protects deeper tissue from injury, synthesizes vitamin D, location of cutaneous nerve receptors
Integumentary sytsem
protects and supports body organs, site of blood cell information, stores minerals.
Skeletal system
allows locomotion, maintains posture, produces heat
Muscular system
Fast-acting control system, responds to internal and external changes, activates muscles and glands, about 45 miles of nerves throughout the body
Nervous system
Secretes regulatory hormones needed for: growth, reproduction, metabolism. This is a type of hormone directly into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions
Endocrine system
Responsible for carrying oxygen all over the body. transports material in body via blood pumped by heart, delivers oxygen & nutrients, removes carbon dioxide and wastes
Cardiovascular system
returns leaked fluids to blood vessels, disposes of debris from tissues and the circulatory system, conserves body water, is involved in immunity, and attacks foreign substances
Lymphatic system
Moves oxygen, Keeps blood supplied with oxygen. Removes carbon dioxide from the blood.
Respiratory system
breaks down food allow for nutrient absorption into the blood, eliminates indigestion material
Digestive system
eliminates nitrogenous wastes by filtration. In the blood: Maintains acid-base balance, regulation of materials, water, electrolytes
Urinary system
production of offspring
Reproductive system
Muscular, Urinary, Respiratory, Digestive, Endocrine, Reproductive, Skeletal, Lymphatic, Integumentary, Nervous, Cardiovascular
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