MRS EC NERD Flashcards
Nervous system
Receives information and sends senses to the body about how to react.
Skeletal system
Provides structure to the body and protects organs
Muscular system
Allows movement of the body and provides heat
Endocrine system
Controls body functions using hormones
Circulatory system
Transports oxygen and waste around the body
Respiratory system
Brings oxygen to the body and rids of carbon dioxide
Digestive system
Absorbs nutrients into the body
Reproductive system
Produces sex cells
Examples of nervous system organ structures
Brain
Nerves
Examples of skeletal system organ structures
Femur
Spine
Examples of muscular system organ structures
Quadriceps
Biceps
Examples of endocrine system organ structures
Pancreas
Thyroid
Examples of circulatory system organ structures
Capillary
Heart
Examples of respiratory system organ structures
Lungs
Bronchiole
Examples of digestive system organ structures
Stomach
Duodenum
