Body Systems Flashcards
circulatory system
uses blood and blood vessels to move oxygen to cells
excretory system
moves waste materials out of the body
respiratory system
carries oxygen into the lungs, where it is transformed to the blood, it removes carbon dioxide from the blood and body
digestive system
turns food into nutrients that the body cells could use
reproductive system
produces offspring
endocrine system
produces chemicals that regulate and control body functions, also controls reproductive system
immune system
protects and fights against diseases and illnesses and heals injuries
integumentary system
includes skin, hair, and nails, protects the body from injury and infection, removes waste
muscular system
muscles that are attached to bones and move them
skeletal system
gives the body shape and protects the organs, bones
nervous system
includes brain, spinal cord, and nerves, controls senses and sends messages all through your body
