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