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- 4. Cord: This structure is part of the central nervous system, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body
- 6. These organs absorb nutrients from digested food.
- 9. This system defends the body against pathogens.
- 10. This system is responsible for the continuation of the species.
- 11. This organ is part of the digestive system, churning and breaking down food.
- 13. These are the rigid structures that make up the skeletal system.
- 15. This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
- 16. This system is the body's control center, responsible for communication.
- 18. This organ filters blood and produces bile.
- 19. This fluid carries oxygen, nutrients, and other substances throughout the body.
- 20. This system breaks down food for energy and nutrients.
- 22. This system helps cleanse and return tissue fluid.
- 23. This system provides the body's framework and support.
- 24. These organs facilitate gas exchange in the respiratory system.
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- 1. This system produces hormones.
- 2. This system enables movement.
- 3. These are the tissues that contract and relax to produce movement.
- 5. These organs filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
- 6. This system is the body's outer covering, providing protection.
- 7. This organ is the control center of the nervous system.
- 8. These are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system.
- 12. This system is responsible for transporting substances throughout the body.
- 14. This system eliminates waste products.
- 17. This system facilitates gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide).
- 21. These are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
