Systems of the Body Flashcards
1
Q
skeletal system
A
- bones
- shape
- support
- protects
- makes blood cells
- stores
2
Q
muscular system
A
- movement
- strength
- muscles
3
Q
respiratory system
A
- breathing
- lungs
4
Q
endocrine/exocrine system
A
- makes hormones
- secreted by glands
5
Q
circulatory/cardiovascular system
A
- circulation
- transports
- heart
6
Q
immune/lymphatic system
A
- fights diseases
- skin
- WBC
7
Q
digestive system
A
- breaks down food
- most of the process happens in the small intestine
8
Q
reproductive system
A
- to continue a species
- male: testes
- female: ovaries
9
Q
excretory/urinary system
A
- gets rid of waste
- kidneys
10
Q
integumentary system
A
- protection
- skin
11
Q
nervous system
A
- sends and receives messages
- brain
