Weegy: 1. defends your body from any organisms that threaten the destruction of cells: immune system 2. white blood cells that produce antibodies: lymphocytes 3. system of vessels that are responsible for the removal of bacteria from the bloodstream: lymphatic system 4. outer layer of the skin which, along with other functions, makes the body waterproof: epidermis 5. inner layer of skin which contains blood vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, and nerve cells: dermis.
User: The system prepares food for absorption into the bloodstream.
User: The forms a food substance into small balls and then pushes them into the .
User: While in the , food is broken down by powerful acids and turned into chyme.
User: Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through small finger-like nodules on the wall of the called villi.
Weegy: Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through small finger-like nodules on the wall of the "Small Intestine" called villi.
User: The muscular system is composed of approximately 600 muscles.
Weegy: The muscular system is composed of approximately 600 SMOOTH, SKELETAL, AND MYOCARDIAL muscles.
User: muscles move without conscious control.
Weegy: Involuntary muscles move without conscious control.
User: Skeletal and smooth muscles move when nerve impulses, sent from the , stimulate the muscle fibers, telling them to either contract or relax.
Weegy: Skeletal and smooth muscles move when nerve impulses, sent from the CNS stimulate the muscle fibers, telling them to either contract or relax.
User: The system protects internal organs from harmful bacteria, sunlight, and injury.
Weegy: Integumentary system protects internal organs from harmful bacteria, sunlight, and injury.
User: The remove excess water, salts, uric acids, and chemicals from the blood.
User: The stores the waste until it is ready to be expelled from the body.
User: The system regulates the body's metabolism, growth, and functions of ...
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