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Integumentary System
Comprises skin, hair, nails, and glands; protects the body and aids in temperature regulation.
Musculoskeletal System
Includes bones, joints, and muscles; supports and protects the body, creates blood cells, and produces movement.
Cardiovascular System
Consists of the heart, arteries, and veins; pumps blood, providing oxygen and nutrients.
Blood (Hematic System)
Contains plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets; transports oxygen and protects against foreign bodies.
Lymphatic System
Made up of lymph nodes and vessels; protects the body from disease and pathogens.
Respiratory System
Includes nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, and lungs; obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.
Digestive or Gastrointestinal (GI) System
Composed of the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and glands; processes food for energy.
Urinary System
Consists of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra; filters and removes waste from blood.
Female Reproductive System
Includes ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina; provides eggs and shelters a fetus.
Male Reproductive System
Comprises testes, epididymis, and penis; provides sperm for reproduction.
Endocrine System
Includes glands such as the pituitary and thyroid; regulates metabolic activities of the body.
Nervous System
Consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves; receives sensory information and coordinates responses.
Special Senses
Includes vision (Ophthalmology) and hearing/balance (Otorhinolaryngology).
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