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human body systems
11 cards·by $$$samuel$$$
TRANSPORTS needed substances, like oxygen, to cells & tissues & carry waste products away
from cells & tissues
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
breaks down FOOD into smaller nutrients for body cells to absorb
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
maintains a stable internal environment, or homeostasis, by secreting HORMONES for various
functions in the body (metabolism, growth, devel
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
collects & FILTERS waste produced by cells & removes wastes from the body
EXCRETORY (URINARY) SYSTEM
acts as a barrier to protect the body from the EXTERNAL environment, retains fluids, maintain
body temperature, eliminate wastes, & protect
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
recognizes the difference between normal body cells and pathogens & DESTROYS any that could
be potentially harmful
LYMPHATIC (IMMUNE) SYSTEM
help the body with MOVEMENT, internally & externally
MUSCULAR SYSTEM
control center responsible for TRANSMITTING messages from all organs to & from the brain
NERVOUS SYSTEM
produce new OFFSPRING of the same type through reproduction
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
maintain the GAS EXCHANGE relationship between the body & the environment
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
body’s framework, SUPPORTS body, & protects internal organs
SKELETAL SYSTEM