BODY SYSTEMS

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waste products
Any ________ that are produced as a result of normal cell function are carried away with the blood as it leaves the body.
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modification of hair
Sweating and the ________ length are two more ways that the epidermis controls body temperature.
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Vocalization
________ is considered to be an accessory function of the respiratory system.
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integumentary system
The word "________ "refers to the outermost protective layer of the body, which is comprised of the skin, hair, and nails collectively.
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spinal cord
In addition to being the location of both conscious thought and creative endeavors, the brain is also the source of all of the body's motor output, which it exerts via the ________ and the nerve branches.
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Nerves
________ are necessary for the regulation of muscles, and blood is necessary for the continuous delivery of oxygen and fuel to muscles.
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vital resistance
The intricate interrelationships of the immune system's physical, cellular, and chemical defenses provide ________ to a wide variety of threats, including infectious diseases and malfunctions of internal processes.
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exchange of gases
A(n) ________ takes place deep within the lungs.
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white blood cells
________which are necessary for maintaining immunity, when they are required.
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Lymph fluid
________ has a sluggish circulation, which assists in the distribution of nutrients and the collection of waste.
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Blood cells
________ are created in the fatty inner tissue of bones, which also play a part in other bodily systems (red marrow)
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Hormones
________ are the master regulators of both short- term and long- term processes, including but not limited to growth, the changes that occur during puberty, and reproductive activity.
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radiation
They are effective in warding against dangers such as ________, germs, and physical harm.
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endocrine glands
When working along with the ________, the brain is responsible for the unconscious regulation and maintenance of the majority of the body's systems.
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immune system
The ________ was designed to protect the body from these and other dangers.
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brain
Additionally, the ________ is the recipient of sensory information from both the outside and the inside of the body.
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immune cells
Additionally, the circulatory system is responsible for transporting other essential components, such as hormones, ________, and nutrition.
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immune system
The ________ and the neurological system both need to be working properly for digestion to be healthy.
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generic
Some _ bodily tissues, such the connective tissues that define, support, and cushion many organs, are present in most systems.
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body
The _ is supported by the skeleton, which is a sturdy foundation.