body systems functions

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musculoskeletal system
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support the body, maintain body posture, protect organs, produce movement
circulatory system
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transport nutrients around the body, supply cells with oxygen
respiratory system
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obtain oxygen from the air, remove carbon dioxide from the body
digestive system
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ingest food, digest food and absrob nutrients
nervous system
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coordinate the acitivity of the other body systems, adapt body to the einvaironment
urinary system
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excrete the waste products of metabolism in the form of urine
reproductive system
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enable humans to have offspring
endocrine system
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control various body functions, maintain homeostasis
integumentary sysytem
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cover and protect the body, regulate temperature
bones
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give the body shape, protection and mobility; support and shelter; movement
muscles
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give body shape and make movement inlcuding locomotion
cartilage
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act as cushion beetwen bones - absorb shock
joints
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facilitating movements, providing support and stability
tendons
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arise from muscle, join muscle to bone
ligaments
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connect bones to each other
fascia
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connect muscle to muscle and muscle to skin

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