12 Body Systems

  1. Skeletal

    Function:
    Example:
    Framework, protection

    Bones, ligaments, cartilage
  2. Muscular

    Function:
    Example:
    Contraction

    Skeletal muscles
  3. Nervous

    Function:
    Example:
    Sense internal & external changes & sends messages

    Brain, spinal cord, nerves
  4. Endocrine

    Function:
    Example:
    Sends chemical messages

    Glands
  5. Cardiovascular

    Function:
    Example:
    Carries materials to heart

    Heart, blood, vessels
  6. Lymphatic

    Function:
    Example:
    Carries fluid back to blood

    Lymph fluid, vessels, nodes, spleen, tonsils
  7. Digestive 

    Function:
    Example:
    Breaks down & absorbs nutrients

    GI tract, liver, gall bladder, pancreas
  8. Respiratory

    Function:
    Example:
    O2 into blood, CO2 out

    Lungs, bronchi, trachea
  9. Urinary

    Function:
    Example:
    Removes waste & excess H2O

    Kidneys, bladder, urethra
  10. Reproductive organs

    Function M & F:
    Example M & F:
    • M: Produce & transport sperm
    • F: Produce eggs, supports developing fetus

    • M: Testes
    • F: Ovaries, uterus
  11. Integumentary

    Function:
    Example:
    Keeps outside & inside apart

    Skin
  12. Immune

    Function:
    Example:
    Kills pathogens & damaged cells

    White bloods cells
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GoBroncos
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Card Set
12 Body Systems
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