the systems of the body Flashcards
skeletal systems purpose
supports, protects the body and allows for movement
muscular system purpose
supports the body and enables it to move
digestive system purpose
breaks down food for us by the body
circulatory system purpose
transports food, oxygen, and waste throughout the body
respiratory system purpose
supply oxygen to the body and rid the body of carbon dioxide
excretory system purpose
remove waste from the body
nervous system purpose
carry messages throughout the body to aid in the control of body functions and allow it to respond to the environment
endocrine system purpose
control various body functions through hormones
reproductive system purpose
produce sperm cells in males and egg cells in females
integumentary system purpose
protect the body and act as one of its first lines of defense against pathogens
skeletal system composition
bones, ligaments, joints
muscular system composition
three types of muscles, tendons
digestive system composition
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas
circulatory system composition
heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, lungs
respiratory system composition
nose, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, diaphragm, lungs
