Organ Systems and the function Flashcards
Integumentary
protect the inside of the body from elements in the environment
Skeletal
works as a support structure for your body
Muscular
responsible for functions such as maintenance of posture, locomotion and control of various circulatory systems
Nervous
the major controlling, regulatory, and communicating system in the body
Endocrine
regulates all biological processes in the body from conception through adulthood
Digestive
responsible for turning your food into the nutrients and energy you need to survive
Circulatory
delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells and takes away wastes
Lymphatic
protecting your body from illness-causing invaders, maintaining body fluid levels, absorbing digestive tract fats and removing cellular waste
Urinary/Excretory
filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product
Reproductive
responsible for producing egg and sperm cells, transport and sustain these cells, nurture the developing offspring
Respiratory
move fresh air into your body while removing waste gases