Human Body Systems 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 the circulatory System
veins, arteries and blood vessels that transports blood from heart
Digestive System
A group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body.
Parts of the Digestive System
Teeth tongue saliva small intestine large intestine
Skeletal system
The framework of the body, consisting of bones and other connective tissues.
Parts of the skeletal system
Bones
Muscular System
It permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body.
Parts of the Muscular System
Skeletal muscle tissue, blood vessels, tendons, and nerves.
Nervous System
The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.
Parts of the nervous system
Brain spinal cord and nerves
Respiratory system
The set of organs that allows a person to breathe
Parts of the respiratory system
Lungs diaphragm bronchi trachea bronchioles alveoli mouth and nose
