8 Human Body Systems

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integumentary

covers the body and prevents the loss of water; protects body from infection and injury; regulates body temperature; receives info from surroundings; includes outer skin and linings of organs

Muscular System

function - moves body parts, moves food through body, pumps blood through the circulatory system, makes you breathe

Skeletal System

function - supports and shapes the body, stores substances, makes blood cells, helps you move, protects internal organs

Nervous System

parts - brain, nerves, spinal cord, sense organs function - controls all other systems in your body, receives information about your environment, stores memories, allows you to think

Circulatory System

parts - heart, arteries, veins, capillaries function - moves blood around the body, delivers nutrients and oxygen to all cells, removes carbon dioxide and waste from cells, helps fight disease

Excretory System

parts - kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, skin, lungs function - removes liquid waste and waste gases from the body

Digestive System

parts - mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, rectum, anus function - breaks down food into simple substances that cells can use, gets rid of solid waste from digestion

Respiratory System

parts - mouth, nose, trachea, bronchi, alveoli, lungs function - takes in oxygen from the air you breathe, gets rid of waste gases - carbon dioxide and water vapor


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