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Body Systems
Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Endocrine, Circulatory, Respiratory, and Excratory Systems
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Science
6th Grade
12/15/2023

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Endocrine System

Definition
Made up of GLANDS, secretes HORMONES (Chemicals), regulates GROWTH and METABOLISM
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Digestive System
Definition
Breaks down food to make it simpler to absorb the nutrients and turn it into energy.
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Skeletal System
Definition
Protects organs, makes red blood cells in the marrow, stores minerals (calcium), gives a person their shape!
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Respiratory System
Definition
This system provides oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body.
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Circulatory Sysem
Definition

Organs that transport blood through the body.

Heart, Arteries, Veins

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Excretory System
Definition
Removes waste from the body
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Endocrine System
Definition
Secretes hormones (chemicals) to regulate body functions
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Skeletal System
Definition
This system has the cranium, pelvis, femur, vertebrae (spine), tibia etc.
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Muscular System
Definition
Tendons, ligaments, biceps, triceps, quadriceps, abdominal etc.
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Respiratory System
Definition
Consists of lungs, trachea, bronchi (2 bronchial tubes), bronchioles, alveoli
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Digestive System Organs
Definition
Includes the Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
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Excretory System Organs
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Includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra
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Nervous System Organs
Definition
Includes brain, spinal cord, nerves
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Endocrine System Organs
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Includes Pancreas, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal Glands
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Digestive
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Nervous
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Endocrine
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Respiratory
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Excretory
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Circulatory
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Cells
Definition
Smallest unit to perform life functions
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Cell Membrane
Definition
Keeps things out of the actual cell that might harm/hurt it.
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Function of the Cell Nucleus
Definition
Controls the cell- Master Commander!
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Tissue
Definition
GROUPS of cells
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Organs
Definition
Groups of tissues
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List the 4 parts from smallest to largest starting at cell.
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Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System
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Where does digestion begin?
Definition
The mouth
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What does the immune system do?
Definition
Fights off infections (bacteria, viruses, fungus) and diseases
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What is the job of the white blood cell?

Definition
Fight infections
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This can weaken the immune system
Definition
STRESS!
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These are PATHOGENS
Definition
Microscopic organisms that cause diseases (germs)
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How are germs (bacteria/ viruses) spread?
Definition
Contact with a contaminated surface
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How can I prevent the spread of pathogens?
Definition
Wash my hands and cover my mouth when I sneeze
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Red Blood Cells
Definition
Carries Oxygen
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What keeps bones strong?
Definition
Calcium
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What does the diaphram do?
Definition
Controls breathing by expanding and contracting the lungs
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What do the bronchi tubes do?
Definition
Pathway to deliver oxygen to the lungs
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Alveoli do what?
Definition
Exchange gases in the lungs (Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide)
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