Identify the human organ system that best matches the function described. circulatory digestive respiratory 1. exchanges gases in the lungs 2. absorbs nutrients 3. transports blood, nutrients, gases and wastes 4. removes wastes from the body 5. produces offspring 6. helps move parts of the body 7. supports the body and helps to move it 8. defends the body from infections 9. produces and releases hormones 10. creates a waterproof barrier 11. detects changes in the environment

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Identify the human organ system that best matches the function described.


 

circulatory

 

digestive

 

respiratory

 

1.

exchanges gases in the lungs

2.

absorbs nutrients

3.

transports blood, nutrients, gases and wastes

4.

removes wastes from the body

5.

produces offspring

6.

helps move parts of the body

7.

supports the body and helps to move it

8.

defends the body from infections

9.

produces and releases hormones

10.

creates a waterproof barrier

11.

detects changes in the environment

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