Bodily systems Flashcards
What is the respiratory system?
system that controls breathing
What is the nervous system?
Controls movement
Sends signals to the musculoskeletal system to control movement
What is the circulatory system?
Circulates blood throughout your body
Works with the respiratory system to make sure cells receive oxygen
What is the endocrine system?
Glands and organs that make hormones and release them directly into the blood so they can travel to tissues and organs all over the body
Regulates metabolism
What is the digestive system?
Gastrointestinal tract and all organs that aid in digestion
What is the Reproductive system?
Organs that reproduct offspring
What is the muscular system?
Consists of all muscles in the body.
What is the skeletal system?
Bones that support the body and product internal organs
What is the urinary system?
Eliminates waste from the body
What is the cardiovascular system?
Supplies body organs with the nutrients and oxygen they need
What is the immune system?
Network of cells, tissues and organs that help fight bodily infections and other diseases
