Systems of the Body Flashcards
Integumentary (function)
Protects the body and prevents water loss
Integumentary (organs)
Skin
Circulatory (function)
Transports blood around the body
Circulatory (organs)
Heart, blood vessels
Respiratory (function)
Exchanges 02 and CO2 between body and environment
Respiratory (organs)
Lungs, trachea
Muscular (function)
Moves the body, attached to the bones
Muscular (organs)
Muscles
Endocrine (function)
Releases horomones
Endocrine (organs)
Pancreas, pituitary gland
Excretory (function)
Rids the body of liquid waste
Excretory (organs)
Kidneys, bladder
Skeletal (function)
Supports and protects soft body parts
Skeletal (organs)
Bones
Immune (function)
Protects the body from bacteria and viruses
Immune (organs)
Spleen, thymus
Reproductive (function)
Produces sex cells
Reproductive (organs)
Testes, ovaries
Nervous (function)
Control body reactions and communications
Nervous (organs)
Brain, spinal cord, nerves
Digestive (function)
Breaks down food for absorptionD
Digestive (organs)
Stomach, small intestine