Matching Pairs Major Systems of the Human Body-FunctionsOnline version Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology by Sariyeth Clemente 1 Endocrine system 2 Integumentary system 3 Respiratory system 4 Reproductive system 5 Muscular system 6 Skeletal system 7 Urinary system 8 Cardiovascular system 9 Digestive system 10 Lymphatic and immune systems 11 Nervous system Regulates body activities, detecting changes in internal & external environment, interpreting changes, inducing muscular contractions Regulates vol. & chemical comp. of blood, eliminates wastes, regulates fluid & electrolyte bal., maintain acid-base & calcium, regulate RBC Supplies oxygen, eliminates carbon dioxide, helps regulate the acid- base balance of the body, and produce vocal sounds. Performs the physical and chemical breakdown and absorption of food for use by cells and eliminates solid and other wastes. Returns proteins &plasma, transports fats, filters body fluid, helps produce certain wbc, &helps protect against disease through antibodies Supports & protects body, assists in body movements, houses cells that give rise to blood cells, and stores minerals. carries O2 & nutrients to cells, carbon dioxide & wastes away from cells, protects against disease, prevents hemorrhage & helps regulate body temp Participates in bringing about movement, maintains posture, and produces heat. Regulates body activities through hormones, chemicals transported in the blood to various target organs of the body. Regulate body temp, protects body, eliminates wastes, helps produce vitamin D, receives certain stimuli such as temp, pressure, pain. Reproduces the organism
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