Introduction to

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Introduction to
Human Body Systems
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Cardiovascular System

• Consists of the heart, arteries, blood vessels,
  veins, and blood.
• The heart pumps oxygen into the blood and
  collects carbon dioxide from it to be expelled
  through the lungs.

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Skeletal System

• The Axial
• The Appendicular

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Digestive System

• Consists of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach,
  large intestines, rectum, and anus.
• These organs work together breaking down food,
  through the use of digestive juices.

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Muscular System

• Muscle is attached to bone by tendons and other
  tissues.
• Muscles are made up of millions of tiny protein
  filaments which produce a motion.
• Three types of muscle.

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Lymphatic System

• It filters out organisms that cause disease,
  produces certain white blood cells and generates
  antibodies.
• It is also important for the distribution of
  fluids and nutrients in the body, because it
  drains excess fluids and protein so that tissues
  do not swell up.

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Endocrine System

• A collection of glands that produces these
  hormones, which are necessary for normal bodily
  functions.
• The hormones are transported to organs and
  tissues throughout the entire body.

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Nervous System

• Sympathic System, consists of the spinal cord.
• Parasympathetic System, consists of 4 cranial
  nerves.

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Urinary System

• Allows us get rid of our bodies wastes.
• Consists of the kidneys, two ureters, a urethra,
  and urinary tract.

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Reproductive System

• The male reproductive system consists of the
  testes, scrotum, penis, prostate gland.
• The female reproductive parts consist of vulva,
  uterus, fallopain tubes, overies, and breast.