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Human Body Systems

The eleven organ systems that keep the human body running.

SystemFunction
Circulatory (cardiovascular) systemPumps and transports blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and carry away wastes.
Respiratory systemTakes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide through breathing and gas exchange.
Digestive systemBreaks down food into nutrients for absorption and eliminates solid waste.
Nervous systemSenses stimuli and coordinates body activities by transmitting electrical signals.
Muscular systemEnables movement, posture, and circulation through contraction of muscle tissue.
Skeletal systemProvides structural support, protects organs, and produces blood cells.
Endocrine systemRegulates body processes by secreting hormones into the bloodstream.
Integumentary systemProtects the body from the environment and helps regulate temperature.
Urinary (excretory) systemFilters blood to remove wastes and excess water, producing and expelling urine.
Reproductive systemProduces offspring and sex hormones through the production of gametes.
Lymphatic (immune) systemDefends against pathogens and returns excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream.

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