Human Body Systems Flashcards
Nervous System Function
- Communication Center for entire body
- Messages though nerves
- Coordinates the body’s activity
Respiratory System Function
- Provides oxygen to the blood
- Removes carbon dioxide from the body
- Gas Exchange
Circulatory/Cardiovascular System Function
- Provides Nutrients
- Carries away waste
- Helps fight disease
Muscular System Function
- Movement
- Posture
- Body Heat
Skeletal System Function
- Provides living structure for the body
- Protects internal organ and tissue from damage
- Acting as a framework for attached muscles
- Producing new red and white blood cells
- Allowing movement of limbs and digits
- Storing fat and minerals
Endocrine System Function
- Releases hormones to give to the body
- Growth and Development
Digestive System Function
- Breaking down food
- Absorbs nutrients in the intestine
- Eliminates Waste
Urinary System Function
- Filter Waste from blood
- Removes Waste
- Acid-base balancer
Spinal Cord Function
Sends and receives impulses to and from nerves in the body
Arteries and Veins Function
- Arteries: Carries blood away from the heart
- Veins: Takes blood back into the heart
Alveoli Function
Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs
Large intestine Function
Absorbs water, vitamins, and salts to eliminate waste
Smooth Muscle Function
Muscles that act on the lining of the body’s passageway and hallow internal organs
Bone Marrow Function
Where blood cells are produced
Thyroid Function
Produces hormones that regulate metabolism, body heat, and bone growth
Kidney Function
Removes/filters waste from the blood through nephrons
Liver Function
Produces a bile, a fluid vital in the breaking down of an absorption of fats
How do you maintain health in the Skeletal System? (Nutrition and Exercise)
Nutrition:
- Calcium from Milk
- Vitamin D from sun
Exercise:
- Weight lifting 2-3 times per week for 30 minutes
How do you maintain health in the Respiratory System? (Nutrition and Exercise)
Nutrition:
- Omega 3’s from salmon
- Vitamin D from apples
Exercise:
- 30 mins of brisk walks 5 days a week
How do you maintain health in the Digestive System? (Nutrition and Exercise)
Nutrition:
- Fiber from Bananas
- Carbs from whole-grain pasta
Exercise:
- Walk 30 mins everyday
What are two short-term effects of not caring for your body systems?
-Weight Gain
-Poor Blood Circulation
What are two long-term effects of not caring for your body systems?
- Weaker Bones
- Obesity
What is osteoporosis?
A bone disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle, making them more susceptible to fractures
What is the path that food takes in the digestive system?
1) Mouth
2) Esophagus
3) Stomach
4) Small intestine
5) Large intestine
6) Rectum
