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responsible for the ingestion, breakdown, and absorption of nutrients and the removal of solid waste products from the body.
Digestive System
allows voluntary and involuntary body movement;produces body heat through energy generated by the muscles
Muscular System
allow human beings to produce offspring,ensuring the survival of the species.
Reproductive Systems
-logy
study of
-gastr/o
stomach
pumps blood containing oxygen and nutrients throughout the body;carries carbon dioxide to the lungs and other chemical waste products to the kidneys and lungs
provides support and shape for the body;protects the internal organs and tissues;sores minerals such as calcium.
Skeletal System
-blast
developing cell
-crani/o
skull
-ism
process;condition
transports life-sustaining oxygen through the blood to the organs and tissues of the body; carries carbon dioxide through the lungs;filters airborne pollutants and some microorganisms from the respiratory tract.
Respiratory System
transmits messages about sensory stimuli between the brain and the other parts of the body.
Nervous System
-gen
substance that produces
-spin/o
spine
-osis
process;abnormal condition
produces hormones and regulates body functions , including metabolism, mood,growth,and development
Endocrine System
filters blood to remove waste products and regulates electrolyte and fluid balance in the body
Urinary System
-medi/o
middle
-ventr/o
belly side of body;ventral aspect
-tomy
process of cutting;incision
works with the immune system to protect the body from microorganisms that cause disease;maintains a proper balance of blood and lymphatic fluid in the body
Lymphatic System
protects the body by acting as a physical barrier against microorganisms that cause disease,harmful chemicals, and the ultraviolet rays of the sun;regulates temperature and fluid control;produces vitamin D
Integumentary System
-poster/o
back(of body);behind
near the point of origin;near;close
-trans
across