Human Body System Flashcards
Circulatory System
The system that circulates blood and lymph through the body, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, blood, lymph, and the lymphatic vessels and glands.
Parts of Circulatory
The main parts of your circulatory system is your blood, blood vessels, and your heart.
Respiratory System
The respiratory system takes in fresh air, gets rid of stale air, and helps you talk.
Parts of Respiratory System
Mouth, nose, trachea, lungs, diaphragm.
Digestive System
Breaks down your food; allows your body to get the nutrients it needs from the food you eat; gives you energy.
Parts of Digestive System
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.
Skeletal System
These bones give your body structure, let you move, and protect your internal organs.
Parts of the Skeletal System
Periostrum —> Compact Bone —> Cancellous —> Bone Marrow (Outside to inside)
Muscular System
Muscles move you! 40% of your body weight is over 630 muscles!
Parts of the Muscular System
Voluntary Muscles, Involuntary Muscles, Cardiac Muscle, Visceral Muscle, and Skeletal Muscle.
Nervous System
Your nervous system controls what you do, what you say, and how you act.
Parts of the Nervous System
Brain, Spinal Cord, legs, neck, arms, torso, muscles…
