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acts as a sturdy framework for muscles and produces red blood cells
skeletal system
carries out both voluntary and involuntary functions
muscular system
transports oxygen to individual cells in exchange for waste
circulatory system
removes solid and liquid wastes from the body
digestive system
a complex network that allows communication with various parts of the body and coordinates all activities (breathing, feeling pain, converting food to energy, etc.)?
nervous system
filtering waste products from the blood
excretory system
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
gathering information for the brain
delivering nutrients to the body
circulatory system
making decisions based on information gathered
central nervous system
announcing when an invader has entered the body
immune/ lymphatic system
Which blood vessels return blood to the heart?
veins
Which blood vessels carry blood from the heart?
arteries
the large muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity and helps the lungs work?
diaphragm
the airways that lead from the trachea into the lungs
bronchi
to seal off the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled.
epiglottis
three ways to keep your excretory system working properly?
Eat a well-balanced diet. Limit your intake of caffeine and soft drinks. Practice good hygiene. Drink enough water a day
