body system structures and functions Flashcards
what is a body system
- A group of organs and structures that work together
- Preform important functions within the body
- when one body system fails, other body systems are affected
- there are 11 major body systems in the human body
what is a circulatory system
They transport oxygen and nutrients to the body and removes co2 and other waste products
- arteries
- veins
3.capillaries
what is a respiratory system
It supplies the blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body
1.trachea
2.bronchi
3.lungs
what is a skeletal system
Provides support, movement , protection, blood,cell production, and calcium storage
1.femur
2.skull
3.humerus
what is a muscular system
they are responsible for the movement of the human body
1.biceps
2.quadriceps
3.trapezius
what is a digestive system
they break down food into tiny molecules to allow the body to absorb nutrients
IMPORTANT STRUCTURES
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1.stomach
2.intestines
3.liver
what is a Excretory system
it removes wastes that can cause toxic build up and lead to diseases or death
1.kidneys
2.ureter
3.urethra
what is a nervous system
it controls and transmits signals between different parts of the body
1.brain
2.spinal cord
3.nerves
