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A group of organs that together perform a function that helps the body meet its needs for energy & materials.

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A group of cells working together make a tissue, a group of tissues working together make an organ, a group of organ systems working make an organism.

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Function: Gathers information from the body’s environment and coordinates the body’s reactions to it, sends electrical signals.

Organs / Structures: Brain, spinal cord and nerves.

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Function: Transport blood (which carries oxygen and food for the cells) throughout the body.

Organs / Structures: Heart, blood and blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries).

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Function: A network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from sickness.

Organs / Structures: White blood cells and leukocytes

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Function: Provides a stable internal environment and protects underlying tissues from pathogens and UV radiation, skin gets rid of waste, regulates temperature (sweat, goosebumps, etc).

Organs / Structures: Skin, hair and nails

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Function: Collects extra fluid and returns it to the blood, it also helps with filtering out germs that can hurt you.

Organs / Structures: Thymus, spleen, tonsils and lymph nodes.

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Function:  Takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide.

Organs / Structures: Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, diaphragm and alveoli.

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Function:  Provides movement for the skeleton by contracting and relaxing. It is connected to the skeletal system and as the muscles contract and relax the body is able to create movement.

Organs / Structures: Biceps, triceps and tendons.

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Function: Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients from food into the bloodstream.

Organs / Structures:  Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum and anus.  Accessory organs include:  liver, pancreas and gallbladder.

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Function: Supports and protects the body, stores minerals & nutrients, produces red blood cells, works with the muscular system to produce

movement.

Organs / Structures:  Femur, clavicle, and ribs.