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Major Human Body Systems
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Immune System
Key Function: Defends against pathogens and disease. Major Components: White blood cells, lymph nodes, spleen.
Digestive System
Key Function: Breaks down food into nutrients that can be absorbed. Major Components: Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas.
Endocrine System
Key Function: Regulates bodily functions through hormones. Major Components: Glands like the thyroid, adrenals, pancreas.
Nervous System
Key Function: Sends signals to control body functions and respond to stimuli. Major Components: Brain, spinal cord, nerves.
Skeletal System
Key Function: Supports the body, protects organs, and aids movement. Major Components: Bones, joints, cartilage.
Urinary System
Key Function: Removes waste products from the bloodstream and regulates body fluids. Major Components: Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra.
Cardiovascular System
Key Function: Circulates blood to supply oxygen and nutrients to the body. Major Components: Heart, blood vessels, blood.
Muscular System
Key Function: Provides movement for the body. Major Components: Skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, cardiac muscle.
Respiratory System
Key Function: Provides oxygen to the blood and removes carbon dioxide. Major Components: Lungs, trachea, bronchi, diaphragm.
Integumentary System
Key Function: Protects against environmental hazards, controls temperature. Major Components: Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands.
Reproductive System
Key Function: Produces gametes and supports the development of offspring. Major Components: In males - testes, penis. In females - ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina.
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