Human body
Human body system
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Bones, Associated cartilages, Joints |
Strength, Support, Shape, Protection, Leverage, Cell Production |
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Muscles (Skeletal Muscles, Smooth mucles, Cardiac Muscles) |
Motor power for movements of body parts. |
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Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves, Nerve Endings |
Control and Coordination of all body functions (Nervous coordination) |
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Lungs, Nose, Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveolar sacs, Alveoli |
Gaseou exchange |
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Heart, Blood vessels (Arteries, Veins and Capillaries), Blood |
Flow of blood (and nutrients) throughout body |
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Lymph vessels, Central lymphoid tissue, Peripheral Lymphoid Organs, Lymphocytes |
Drainage and Protection |
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Endocrine glands (Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Parathyroid glands, Adrenal glands, Pancreas (endocrine part), Testes (endocrine part), Ovary (endocrine part), Liver (endocrine part)) |
Regulation of body functions (Chemical coordination) |
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Alimentary Canal (Oral Cavity, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Anus), Liver, Pancreas, Salivary glands, Teeth, Tongue |
Digestion and absorption of food |
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Kidneys, Ureters, Urinary bladder, Urethra |
Regulation of body’s internal environment, and production and excretion of urine |
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