Body Structure Flashcards
The skeleton
supports the body, protects major organs and provides an anchor for the muscles
The nervous system
is the brain and the nerves- the body’s control and communication network
The digestive system
breaks down food into chemicals that the body can use to its advantage
The immune system
is the body’s defence against germs. It includes white blood cells, antibodies and the lymphatic system
The respiratory system
takes air into the lungs to supply oxygen, and lets out waste carbon dioxide
The reproductive system
is the smallest of all the body systems. It is basically the sexual organs that enable people to have children. It is the only system that is different in men and women
Other body systems
include the hormonal system, integumentary system, and the sensory system
The integumentary system
includes skin, hair and nails, eyes, nose, tongue
The urinary system
controls water balance within the body. Removes extra water as urine and gets rid of impurities in the blood
Reproductive system
is the only system that can be removed from the body without threatening life
