Body Systems Vocabulary Flashcards

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Cardiovascular

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 The body system that moves blood through the heart, blood vessels, and carries oxygen and nutrients around.

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Digestive

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 The system that breaks down food so the body can use the nutrients.

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Excretory

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The system that removes waste from the body, like urine.

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Immune

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The system that protects the body from germs and disease.

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Muscular

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The system made of muscles that helps the body move and stay strong.

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Nervous

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The system with the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that controls body actions and communication.

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Nutrients

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The useful parts of food (like vitamins, minerals, proteins) that help the body grow and stay healthy.

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Respiratory

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The system that helps you breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide.

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Waste

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The stuff the body doesn’t need and gets rid of