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10/16/2015

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Term
Respiratory System
Definition
to deliver oxygen to the body and to take away carbon dioxide.
Major Organs:Lungs,Trachea,Diaphragm.
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Digestive System
Definition
to break down food so nutrients can be absorbed and distributed throughout the body.
Major Organs:Stomache,Intestins.
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Nervous System
Definition
to send receive and interpret messages inside and outside our bodies.
Major Organs:Brain,Spinal Cord,Nerves.
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Circulatory System
Definition
to transport materials throughout the body.
Major Organs:Heart,Veins,Arteries.
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Female Reproductive System
Definition
produces eggs and nourishes a developing fetus.
Major Organs:Ovary.
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Male Reproductive System
Definition
produces sperm and delivers it to the female reproductive system.
Major Organs:Testicle.
Term
Muscular System
Definition
Movement.
Major Organs: Heart,Bicep,Quadriceps,Smooth Muscle.
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Skeletal System
Definition
to give our bodies shape protect our organs and assist in movement.
Major Organs:Bones.
Term
infectious
Definition
likely to be transmitted to people and organisms through the environment.
Term
virus
Definition
small infectious agents that replicate only inside living things.
Term
bacteria
Definition
made of millions of microorganisms and is made up of different shapes and sizes.
Term
fungus
Definition
includes unicellular organisms such as mold and yeast.
Term
parasite
Definition
an organism that lives inside or on another organism and feeds on the nutrients in victims body.
Term
Excretory System
Definition
To remove liquid waste from our blood.
Major Organs:Kidneys.
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Immune System
Definition
To protect the body against illness and disease-causing agents.
Major Organs: Skin,White Blood Cell,Lymph Nodes
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