Body Systems Flashcards
Urinary System
Function: Helps balance blood; gets rid of waste
Components: Kidney, Bladder, uters
Nervous System
Function: Regulating & Maintaining body functions
Components: Brain, nerve, fibers
Integumentary System
Function: Barrier to protect the body and skin
Components:
Respiratory System
Function: Oxygen, Gets rid of CO2
Components: Nose, lungs, alveoli
Endocrine System
Function: Retain, controls the body
Components: Brain
Digestive System
Function: To convert food partials into simpler macromolecules that can be absorbed into the blood stream.
Components: Mouth, stomach, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, small & large intestine
Skeletal System
Function: To provide structure & support to the human body.
Components: Bones, femur, radius, sternum
Lymphatic & immune System
Function: To remove infections & diseases and other pathogens from the human body.
Components: Skin, white blood cells
Muscular System
Function: Produce movement, also helps circulate blood through human body
Components: Biceps, glutes, pectorals, triceps, hamstrings
Reproductive System
Function: To produce offspring & females to produce milk for offspring
Components: Vagina, Penis, testis, ovaries
Circulatory System
Function: Transports gases, blood, oxygen
Components: Heart, veins, blood vessels