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Pile Management Card
Body Systems

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Reproductive System
Primarily within pelvic cavity; sex organs (ovaries/testis) and support structures

Function: Production an support of sex cells and hormone production
Urinary System
Primarily within the pelvic cavity; kidney, ureter, bladder and urethra

Function: Regulation of blood chemistry via the elimination of excess water, salts and waste products
Digestive System
Primarily within the abdominal cavity

Function: Processing of food and the absorption of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and water and the elimination of waste
Respiratory System
Structures involved with the exchange of gases; lungs, nose, larynx, trachea, bronchi

Function: Exchange of gases (O2 and CO2) with the body and environment
Lymphatic System
Structures throughout body; lymph vessels, nodes and organs

Function: Internal defense and blood volume maintenance
Cardiovascular System
Heart and blood vessels throughout body

Function: Internal transport of dissolved materials (nutrients, gases, waste)
Endocrine System
Glandular tissue throughout body

Function: Coordinates and controls body systems (uses chemical signals, hormones)
Nervous System
Central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral (motor and sensory nerves) nervous system

Function: Controls body systems, perceiving internal and external environments
Muscular System
Component of body wall; skeletal muscles and tendons

Function: Support, mobility, and heat production
Skeletal System
Component of body wall; bones, ligaments, cartilage, and connective tissue

Function: Support, protection, blood formation, mineral storage
Integumentary System
Outermost part of body wall (skin); epidermis, dermis; accessory structures- hair, nails, glands, sensory endings

Function: Protection from the environment and temperature control
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