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Cardiovascular System

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Circulates blood throughout the body

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Digestive System

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Organs designed to breakdown food

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Endocrine System

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Group of glands the excreted hormones to regulate body processes

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Excretory System

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System which removes waste from the body

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Immune System

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Organs and cells designed to protect the body against infectious agents

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Integumentary System

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The covering that protects animals

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Muscular System

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Organ system composed of muscles to allow movement

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Nervous System

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Cells, tissues, and organs that respond to stimuli

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Reproductive System

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Organs responsible for producing offspring

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Respiratory System

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Organs that carry out the exchange of gases in the body

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Skeletal System

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Framework of bones that protect and support the body

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Long Bone

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Found in the limbs

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Short Bone

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Found in the wrist and ankles

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Irregular Bone

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Found in the vertebral column and skull

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Sesamoid Bones

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Found in locations where tendons pass over joints

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Axial Skeleton

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Bones of the head and trunk

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Appendicular Skeleton

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Bones of the limbs

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Visceral Skeleton

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Bones that form part of an organ

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Canine Skeleton

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319 bones

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Feline Skeleton

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230 bones

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Upper GI Tract

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Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach

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Lower GI Tract

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Small intestine, large intestine, and anus

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Pancreas

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Secretes digestive enzymes

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Liver

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Produces bile; makes protein and bio chemicals; filters the blood

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Gallbladder
Stores bile for release into the small intestine
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Deoxygenated Blood
Enter through the Superior Vena Cava and enters the lungs through the Pulmonary artery
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Capillaries
Site of exchange for water, oxygen, salts, and carbon dioxide
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Vagina
Site of semen deposits during sexual reproduction
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Ovaries
Predominately produce estrogen and progesterone
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Scrotum
Temperature regulator for the testicles
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Epididymides
Store sperm for ejaculation; connect testicles to the Vas Deferns
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Vas Deferns
Connects epididymides to the uretha
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Baculum
Bone that supports the penis in non-placental mammals
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Testicles
Produce testosterone
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Thyroid
Regulates rate of energy consumption and metabolism
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Parathyroid
Regulates calcium levels in the body
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Aldosterone
Regulates salt and water balance
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Cortisol
Controls carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism
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Urinary System
Kidneys, bladder, and urethra
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Temperature Regulation
Panting to bring in cool air
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Sphincter Muscle
Allows for the control of the excretion of solid waste
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Small Intestine
Duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
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Colon
Extracts water from feces
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Flat Bone
Found in the pelvis and head
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Excretory System includes…
Urinary System and liver
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Pituitary Gland
Located on the underside of the brain. Produces hormones to respond to bodily needs.
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Adrenal Glands
Located on top of kidneys. Releases hormones in response to stress/excitement.
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Mammary Glands
Produces milk for offspring. Composed of connective tissue it provide support and structure.
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Uterus
The site of implantation of fertilized eggs and fetal development.
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Blood Vessels
Transports blood from the heart throughout the body and back to the heart.
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Arteries
Vessels which carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
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Veins
Vessels which carry deoxygenated blood to the heart.
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Pharynx
Located in the throat. Allows the passage of food and oxygen. Directs food to the esophagus.
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Esophagus
Lies between the pharynx and stomach. Allows for the passage of food from mouth to stomach.
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Stomach
Acts as storage for food. Secretes acid for chemical digestion. Connected to the esophagus and small intestine.
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Gastrointestinal Tract
Another name for the upper and lower sections of the digestive system.
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Tendon
Tissue which serves to connect muscle to bone.
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Bile
Bitter liquid which aids in digestion and absorption.
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Anus
Excretes feces
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Cecum
Aids enzymes in the breakdown of molecules into useable nutrients for the body.
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Rectum
Temporarily stores feces for excretion.
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Kidneys
Filter blood to form and excrete urine.
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Bladder
Hollow, muscular organ which stores urine.
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Urethra
Excretes urine from the body.
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Enzymes
Proteins produced by living organism causing or speeding up chemical reactions
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Bile salt
Chemicals that aid in digestion by making vitamins easier to digest
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Duodenum
Connects the stomach to the jejunum. Almost all chemical digestion occurs here
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Jejunum
Connects the duodenum to the ileum. Carbohydrate and protein absorption occurs here
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Ileum
Vitamin b12, bile salts, water, and other product absorption occurs here

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