In: Biology
Match each system to the function(s) it carries out. The functions of some systems overlap. Choose the best answer. Systems may be used more than once.
_1. Changes food into nutrients
_2. Transports nutrients to and wastes from cells
_3. Defends against infectious disease
_4. Exchanges gases with environment
_5. Rids body of nitrogen-containing metabolic waste
_6. Integrates information from internal and external environment
_7. Stores minerals
_8. Produces offspring
_9. Produces formed elements of the blood
_10. Returns tissue fluid to blood
_11. Moves body & internal organs
_12. Regulates body systems by releasing signaling molecules into the bloodstream
_13. Protects underlying tissue from physical damage
_14. Helps regulate body temperature by producing heat
_15. Provides a framework for body tissues and protects many internal organs
a. Muscular System b. Nervous System c. Respiratory System d. Reproductive System e. Cardiovascular System f. Digestive System g.Urinary System h.Integumentary System i. Skeletal System j. Lymphatic and/or Immune Systems k.Endocrine System