The main systems
of the human body are as follows:
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Cardiovascular / Circulatory system
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Circulates blood around the body via the heart,
arteries and veins, delivering oxygen and nutrients to organs and cells and
carrying their waste products away.
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2
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Digestive system / Excretory system
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Mechanical and chemical processes that provide
nutrients via the mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines. Eliminates waste
from the body.
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3
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Endocrine system
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Provides chemical communications within the body
using hormones.
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4
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Exocrine system
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Sweat and other exocrine glands.
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5
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Integumentary system
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Skin, hair, nails,
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6
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Lymphatic system / Immune system:
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The system comprising a network of lymphatic
vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph. Defends the body against
disease-causing agents.
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7
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Muscular system
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Enables the body to move using muscles.
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8
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Skeletal system
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Bones supporting the body and its organs.
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9
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Nervous system
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Collects and processes information from the
senses via nerves and the brain and tells the muscles to contract to cause
physical actions.
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10
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Urinary system
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The system where the kidneys filter blood.
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11
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Reproductive system
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The sex organs required for the production of offspring.
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12
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Respiratory system
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The lungs and the trachea that brings air into the body.
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