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Lymphatic System
returns fluid to blood
defends against pathogens
thymus, lymph nodes, spleen, lymphatic vessels
Respiratory System
removes carbon dioxide from the body
delivers oxygen to the body
nasal passage, trachea, lungs
Muscular System
enables movement (with skeletal system)
helps maintain body temperature
skeletal muscles, tendons
Nervous System
detects and processes sensory information
activates bodily responses
brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves
Integumentary System
encloses internal body structures
site of many sensory receptors
hair, skin, nails
Skeletal System
supports the body
enables movement (with muscular system)
cartilage, bones, joints
Endocrine System
secretes hormones
regulates body processes
pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, testes, ovaries
Cardiovascular System
delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues
equalizes temperature in the body
heart, blood vessels
Digestive System
processes food for use by the body
removes wastes from undigested food
stomach, liver, gall bladder, large intestine, small intestine
Urinary System
controls water balance in the body
removes wastes from blood and excretes them
kidneys, urinary bladder
Male Reproductive System
produces sex hormones and gametes
delivers gametes to female
epididymis, testes
Female Reproductive System
produces sex hormones and gametes
supports embryo/fetus until birth
produces milk for infant
mammary glands, ovaries, uterus
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