body systems Flashcards
what is the circulatory system
the group of organs that work together to circulate blood through the body supply oxygen and nutrients and remove waste
what is the digestive system
the 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
the group of organs that regulate the body by secreting hormones into the bloodstreams ; 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 ; include the digestive ,urinary, respiratory , and integumentary systems
what is the integumentary systems
a system of organs and tissues that protects the body from external damage and water loss
what is the muscular systems
a group of organs that provide mechanical movement and generate warmth fro the body
what is the nervous systems
a group of organs and tissues specialized for the rapid transmission and processing of information
what is the reproductive systems
a group of organs that function to produce offspring
what is the respiratory systems
the group of organs that supply oxygen to the blood and get rid of carbon dioxide
what is the skeletal systems
a group of organs that function to provide structural support and protect internal organs
