The human body is organized into cells, tissues, organs, organ systems,
e. The total organism is the individual human being. You are a total
organism.
a. Integumentary. Covers and protects the body from drying, injury, and
infection, and also has functions of sensation, temperature regulation, and
excretion.
b. Skeletal. Provides a framework for the body, supports the organs, and
furnishes a place of attachement for muscles.
c. Muscular. Provides the force for the motion and propulsion of the body.
d. Respiratory. Absorbs oxygen from the air and gives off the waste
product carbon dioxide produced by the body tissues.
f. Lymphatic. System of vessels and glands theat returns protein and fluid
to the blood from the various body tissues; also furnishes the body with
protective mechanisms against pathogenic organisms.
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