Anatomy and Physiology Summer Work: Chapters 1-4

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The 11 organ systems of the body

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Components:

Blood vessels and the heart.

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

Components:

Hair, skin, and nails.

Function(s):

Blood vessels transport blood. They carry oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc. throughout the body. The heat pumps blood.

Function(s):

Forms the external body covering, protects deeper tissue from injury, synthesizes vitamin D, site of sweat and oil glands, etc.

SKELETAL SYSTEM

Components:

Joints and bones.

Function(s):

Protects and supports body organs, provides a framework for the muscles use to create for movement, blood cells form in bones, and it stores minerals.

MUSCULAR SYSTEM:

Components:

Skeletal muscle.

Allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion and facial expression;maintains posture and produces heat.

Function(s):

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Anatomy and Physiology Summer Work: Chapters 1-4

By Erin Martin

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