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Human body system
- 2. Protects the body from invaders by providing a
tough protective layer. Warms the body. Cools
the body.
- 3. Receives incoming information (senses). Sends
messages to the body about how to react.
- 4. Provides Shape and structure to the body.
Allows for movement. Protects vital organs.
Produces blood cells.
- 5. Allows for movement of the body. Keeps head
in position. Provides heat.
- 6. Controls body functions using chemicals
messengers called hormones.
- 7. Transports oxygen, waste, nutrients, hormones,
heat around the body
- 8. Brings oxygen into the body. Gets rid of carbon
dioxide.
- 9. Cleanses the blood. Rids the body of wastes.
Maintains salt and water balance.
- 11. Breaks down food into smaller molecules.
Absorbs these nutrients into the body.
- 12. Produces sex cells (sperm and eggs). Produces
sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen).
Nurtures the unborn baby (fetus).