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What bodily system is a network of vessels and tissues spaces that filters bacteria create white blood cells distributes nutrients to cells drains off excess fluids defend against micro-organisms?

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and tissues that filters bacteria, creates white blood cells, distributes nutrients to cells, drains off excess fluids, and defends against microorganisms. The lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, and tonsils are key parts of this system.


What is the body system that defends against infection and disease is called?

The immune system is the body system that defends against infection and disease by identifying and fighting off harmful pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. It consists of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body.


What is the skeleton respiratory circulatory digestive musculoskeletal immune endrocine reproductive and nervous system?

The respiratory system helps with breathing and gas exchange, circulatory system transports oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, digestive system processes food and absorbs nutrients, musculoskeletal system supports and allows movement, immune system defends against infections, endocrine system regulates hormones, reproductive system is involved in reproduction, and nervous system controls communication and coordination in the body.


What are the 11 major organ systems and their main functions short answer?

Respiratory system: responsible for gas exchange between the body and the environment. Circulatory system: transports oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body. Digestive system: breaks down food and absorbs nutrients. Nervous system: controls body functions and processes information. Endocrine system: regulates hormones and metabolism. Immune system: defends the body against pathogens and foreign invaders. Muscular system: enables movement and supports the body. Skeletal system: provides structure and protection for the body. Integumentary system: protects against external threats and regulates temperature. Urinary system: filters blood and excretes waste products. Reproductive system: produces gametes and facilitates reproduction.


How does the body defend itself from meningitis?

Through the brain has very good blood supply, there is something called as blood brain barrier. There are tight junctions in the cappilaries and from outside a layer of connective tissue cells. So that bacteria cannot pass through this barrier. So meningitis is relatively rare disease.