Human Body Systems

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a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
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a tiny blood vessel that allows the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products
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the system of the heart, blood, and blood vessels, it moves oxygen, nutrients and waste
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the movement of molecules from an area of higher density to an area of lower density
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the system of organs that breaks down food into nutrients for use by the body
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the muscular tube connecting the mouth to the stomach
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the organ that filters water and waste from blood
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the organ that removes water from undigested food
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the organ system made up of muscles that help the body move
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the brain, spinal cord and nerves which relay information
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the organs that transfer oxygen from the air to the body, like the nose, trachea and lungs
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all the bones in the body that support it, help it to move, and protect internal organs
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the long organ where most food digestion occurs, it connects to the stomach
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the muscular sac like organ that stores urine
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a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart
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