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- 1. System The digestive system helps us break down and absorb the food we eat. It includes the stomach and intestines, which turn food into nutrients that our body needs for energy and growth.
- 5. System The endocrine system controls our body's hormones. It includes glands like the pituitary gland and thyroid gland, which produce hormones that regulate our growth, metabolism, and other body functions.
- 6. System The nervous system controls our body's movements and senses. It includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that send messages between different parts of our body.
- 7. System The skeletal system gives our bodies structure and support. It is made up of bones, which protect our organs and help us move.
- 8. System The muscular system helps us move our bodies. Muscles are like the engine of our body, allowing us to run, jump, and play.
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- 2. System The excretory system helps our body get rid of waste. It includes the kidneys, which filter waste from our blood, and the bladder, which stores urine until we're ready to go to the bathroom.
- 3. System The circulatory system is like a transportation system in our body. It includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood, which carry oxygen and nutrients to all parts of our body.
- 4. System The respiratory system helps us breathe. It includes our lungs, which take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Breathing allows our body to get the oxygen it needs to function properly.