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Science 4-6
Human Body
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6th Grade
10/01/2015

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digestive system
Definition
Takes in and breaks down the food you eat so it can reach your blood
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circulatory system
Definition
Carries needed materials to all the cells in your body and carries away waste.
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endocrine system
Definition
Allows one part of your body to talk to other parts of your body by sending chemical messages through the bloodstream.
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excretory system
Definition
Removes waste from your body.
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immune system
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Protects you from infection and disease.
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integumentary system
Definition
An outer covering that protects your body. Includes your skin, hair and nails.
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lymphatic system
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Returns fluid to your blood and carries disease-fighting cells where they are needed.
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muscular system
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Allows your bones and other body parts to move.
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nervous system
Definition
Sends messages from one part of your body to another.
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respiratory system
Definition
Delivers oxygen from the air to your blood and carries waste from your blood to the air.
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reproductive system
Definition
Makes it possible for humans to have children.
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skeletal system
Definition
Protects other body parts, provides support, stores minerals, and allows you to move.
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yellow marrow
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contains lots of fat that body can use when needs energy
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red marrow
Definition
contains cells that makes blood cells
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bone marrow☻
Definition
soft, jelly-like material located within the holes in spongy bone
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