The Body Systems and Functions Flashcards
Name the 11 body systems
- Integumentary
- Skeletal
- Muscular
- Lymphatic
- Endocrine
- Urine
- Repiratory
- Nervous
- Circulatory
- Digestive
- Reproductive
Integumentary System function
External support and protection of the body
Skeletal funtion
internal support and framework for movement,
storage of minerals
Muscular system
body movement and heat production
Lymphatic system
body immunity, absorption of fats, drainage of tissue fluid
Endocrine system
Secretion of hormones for chemical regulation
Urinary system
filtration of blood; maintence of blood volume and composition; removal of wastes
Respiratory system
gaseous exchange between external environment and blood
Nervous system
control and regulation of all bodily systems
Circulatory system
transport of life-sustaining materials to body cells; removal of wastes
Digestive system
Breakdown and absorption of materials for nurtrients
Reproductive systems
Production of sex cells (sperm and eggs) and facilitation of fetus creation
