Human Body Systems
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cells
The basic unit of structure and function in all living things
circulatory system
Transports oxygen, waste, nutrients, hormones, etc. around the body.
digestive system
Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells.
muscular system
Enables movement of the body and internal organs.
nervous system
Transmits nerve impulses around the body.
organs
Body parts that perform a given function, like the heart, lungs, and brain.
skeletal system
Protects and supports body organs, allows movement, makes blood cells, stores fat and minerals. Made up of bones and joints.
tissue
A group of similar cells that perform the same function.
respiratory system
Supplies the body with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.
organ system
A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.
urinary system
Filters blood and removes waste in the form of urea, excess water, and salts.
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