Human Systems Flashcards
What does the nervous system do?
The nervous system controls all bodily functions.
The nervous system includes what?
The nervous system includes the brain, the nerves, and the spinal cord.
What is the integumentary system?
The integumentary system is the first line of defense against disease.
The integumentary system includes what?
The integumentary system includes skin, sweat glands, hair, and finger nails.
What does the skeletal system do?
The skeletal system supports and protects body parts.
What does the muscular system do?
The muscular system helps you move.
The muscular system includes what?
The muscular system includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, and muscles in organs.
What does the circulatory(cardiovascular) system do?
The circulatory system carries blood and nutrients to the cells of the body. It also carries waste away from the cells.
The main parts of the circulatory system include what?
The main parts of the circulatory system include the Heart, Blood, Veins, and Arteries.
What does the respiratory system do?
The respiratory system puts oxygen in the body, and removes carbon dioxide.
What are the main parts of the respiratory system?
The main parts of the respiratory system include, the Lungs, Nasal Passages, Throat, and Nose.
What does the digestive system do?
Te digestive system takes food and breaks it down into nutrients that the body needs.
What are the main parts of the digestive system?
The main parts of the digestive system include the Mouth, Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, The small and large intestine, and the Rectum.
What does the excretory system do?
The excretory system removes waste from the blood, removes harmful substances from the blood, and regulates body fluids.
What are the main parts of the excretory system?
The main parts of the excretory system include the kidneys and the urinary bladder.