Functions Flashcards
Musculoskeletal
Skeleton supports and protects the body, forms blood cells, and stores minerals. Muscles produce movement
Respiratory
Obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body
Cardiovascular
Pumps blood throughout the entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen, and wastes
Blood
Transports oxygen, protects against pathogens, and promotes clotting to control bleeding
Lymphatic
Helps to maintain the fluid balance of the body and contributes to the body’s immune system
Nervous
Recurves sensory information and coordinates the body’s response
Digestive
Ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients for the body
Integumentary
Forms protective barrier and aids in temperature regulation
Integumentary
Forms protective barrier and aids in temperature regulation
Endocrine
Regulates metabolic/hormonal activities of the body
Renal/urinary
Filters waste products out of the blood and removes them from the body
Male reproductive
Produces sperm for reproduction
Female reproductive
Produces eggs for reproduction and provides an environment and nutrients for growing baby