Body Systems Flashcards
What is the circulatory system?
A group of organs that work together to circulate body, supply oxygen and nutrients, and remove waste.
What is the digestive system?
A group of organs that work together to break down food by physical and chemical processes into nutrients that the body can use
what is the endocrine system?
A group of organs that regulate the body by secreting hormones into the also control growth reproduction and metabolism
what is the excretory system?
A collection of body systems that filter and remove excess fluids and waste from the body; includes the digestive,urinary, respiratory and integumentary systems
what is the integument systems?
A system of organs and tissues that protects the body from external damage and water loss
what is the muscular system?
A group of organs that generate warmth for the body
what is the nervons system?
A group of organs and tissues specialized for the rapid transmission and processing of information
what is the Reproductive system?
A group of organs that function to produce offspring
what is the respiratory system?
A group of organs that supply oxygen to the blood and get rid of carbon dioxide
