Organs and Organ Systems

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  1. 4. the system that transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and wastes; helps regulate body temperature;
  2. 6. the system that produces hormones that act on target tissues in other organs to influence growth, development, and metabolism; helps maintain homeostasis
  3. 8. A group of organs that work together to perform one or more function
  4. 9. the system that produces voluntary and involuntary movements; helps to circulate blood and move food through the digestive system
  5. 10. the system that to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product
  6. 11. A group of cells that possess a similar structure and perform a specific function
  7. 12. the system that protects against disease; stores and generates white blood cells
  8. 13. the system that regulates body’s response to changes in internal and external environment; processes information
  9. 15. the system that protects against infection, UV radiation; regulates body temperature
  10. 16. the system that a group of organs, vessels and tissues that protect you from infection and keep a healthy balance of fluids throughout your body
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  1. 1. the system that breaks down and absorbs nutrients, salts, and water; transfers digested materials to the blood; eliminates some waste
  2. 2. the system that filters blood and eliminates waste products; helps maintain homeostasis
  3. 3. A collection of tissue structurally form a functional unit specialized to perform a specific function
  4. 5. the system that produces and transports reproductive cells; provides the environment for embryonic development in females
  5. 7. the system that brings in oxygen for cells, expels carbon dioxide and water vapor
  6. 14. the system that supports and protects vital organs; allows movement; stores minerals; bone marrow is site of red blood cell production