Human body systems Flashcards
What is the digestive system?
Organs that take in food and liquids and break them down into substances that the body can use for energy, growth and tissue repair.
What are the structures of digestive system?
Mouth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
What is the function of the digestive system?
Breaks down food into substances that cells can absorb and use
What is the circulatory system?
moves blood throughout the body
What are the major organs in the circulatory system?
Heart, veins, arteries, capillaries, red blood cells
Function of circulatory system?
Delivers nutrients and oxygen throughout the body cells and picks up carbon dioxide and wastes.
What is the respiratory system?
The organs that are involved in breathing.
What are the structures of respiratory system?
Lungs and diaphragm
Function of Respiratory system?
Brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide
What is the Excretory system?
removes excess and waste products from the body to maintain homeostasis
Main organs of the excretory system?
Kidneys
Function of Excretory system?
DIsposes of wastes and controls body fluid levels?
What is the immune system?
A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that helps the body fight infections and other diseases
Main organs of immune system?
Includes white blood cells that fight pathogens (bacteria and viruses)
Function of Immune systems?
Fights infectiosn and illnesses