Body Systems and Homeostasis Flashcards
Circulatory System
Moves oxygen and carbon dioxide through the body via the blood. Major organ: heart
Digestive System
Breaks down food and turns it into fuel. Major organ: stomach
Endocrine System
Causes puberty; produces hormones to control different body functions. Major organ: pancreas
Excretory System
RIds the body of waste. Major organ: kidneys
Integumentary System
Proctects the body from infection, cools the body. Major organ: skin
Muscular System
Allows for movement. Major organ: muscles
Nervous System
Controls the body’s functions. Major organ: brain
Reproductive System
Allows the body to repoduce. Major organ: testes/ ovaries
Respiratory System
Exchanges CO2 and O2 with the environment. (breathing). Major organ: lungs
Skeletal System
Provides structure amd protects vital organs. Major organ : bones
chemical Change
A substance’s compisistion is changed (rusting, bruning, etc.)
Physical Change
The physical properties of a substance is changed. (change of shape, size, phase, etc.)
