Organ Systems

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What organ system help your body move substances throughout your body?

Muscular System

What is an organ system?

An organ system is a collection of organs and structures sharing a common function. Organs and structures of a single system occupy diverse regions of the body and are not necessarily grouped together.

What organ system is responsible for pumping blood throughout your body bringing necessary nutrients?

Cardiovascular System

What organ system consist of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, pharynx, and esophagus?

Digestive System

What organ system consist of glands that secrete hormones into tissue and blood?

Endocrine System

What organ system is responsible for filtering the blood to remove waste and produces urine.

Excretory (Urinary) System

What organ system is responsible for keeping pathogens away?

Immune System

What organ system consist of the hair, skin, nails and sweat glands?

Integumentary System

What organ system is responsible for bringing fluids around your blood stream and cleans any foreign material or abnormal cells?

Lymphoid/ Lymphatic System

What organ system consist of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves?

Nervous System

What organ system produces zygotes needed to sexually reproduce?

Reproductive system

What organ system consist of the nose, trachea, lungs, and diaphragm?

Respiratory System

What organ system is responsible for support, protection, and movement?

Skeletal System


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