Body Systems Flashcards
Circulatory system
transports oxygen, nutrients, and other substances throughout the body
Nervous system
transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body
Skeletal system
gives your body its shape, allows movement, makes blood cells, provides protection for your organs and stores minerals
Respiratory system
moves fresh air into your body while removing waste gases
Muscular system
works with the skeletal system to protect voluntary movement, circulates blood, protects
Endocrine system
the glands release hormones that travel through the blood
Excretory system
removes excess and waste products from the body to maintain homeostasis
Lymphatic system
keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections
Integumentary system
protects your body from bacteria, infection, injury and sunlight (1st line of defense for diseases)
Digestive system
digests and absorbs food and the. excretes the waste products
