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the largest system of the body
integumentary system
cutaneous membrane
the skin containing three layers, epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous
purpose of the musculoskeletal system
framework, stability
what is an articulation
a place of junction between two or more bones
the three types of articulation
immovable, slightly moveable, freely moveable
what does the nervous system do
controls, directs, and coordinates body function
what makes up the cardiovascular system
blood, heart, blood vessels
what is the respiratory system responsible for
bringing oxygen to lungs and removing carbon dioxide
serosa
outermost layer of the digestive tract composed of connective tissue
saliva
fluid breaking down food and beginning the chemical breakdown of carbs
uvula
soft tissue hanging down from the soft palate
small intestine
longest part of the digestive tract
urinary system
rids the body of solid waste
reproductive system
allows for reproduction
endocrine system
the endocrine glands. w
what do the endocrine glands release
chemical substances called hormones
what is considered the upper respiratory system
the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi
what is considered the lower respiratory system
the lungs
what does the cns contnain
brain and spinal cord
how are synovial joints broken down?
shapes of their parts and movements they permit
what is the outer layer of skin called
the epidermis
what is the deepest layer of skin called in the cutaneous membrane
the subcutaneous layer
what are the two types of bone tissue
compact and spongey
what kind of bone is the femur?
long
what kind of bone are the carpals/
short
what kind of bone are the ribs
flat
what kind of bone are the vertebrae
irregular
the immune system gives the body ___
immunity