Lesson 1.4 Vocabulary Part 2

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Circulatory system

Back

Body system formed by all the structures that move blood through the body; also called the cardiovascular system.

Front

Arteries

Back

Take blood away from the heart

Front

Veins

Back

Carries blood from the body back to the heart

Front

Respiratory system

Back

Body system of organs that obtains vitally important oxygen from the outside world.

Front

Digestive system

Back

Body system that breaks down food to provide nutrients and energy; also removes solid waste from the body.

Front

Urinary system

Back

Body system that removes liquid waste from the body.

Front

Kidneys

Back

Remove liquid waste and toxins from the blood

Front

Ureters

Back

Transfers urine from the kidneys to the bladder

Front

Bladder

Back

Sac that stores urine

Front

Urethra

Back

Small tube that transports urine out of the body