Body Systems

Circulatory System

• Transports oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues through blood vessels. • The heart is responsible for pumping blood through the blood vessels.

Respiratory System• Responsible for the

body’s gas Exchange between oxygen and Carbon dioxide.

• The gas exchange takes place in the capillaries of the lung.

• Works together with the

Circulatory system.

Skeletal SystemO Consists of bones,

ligaments, and cartilage.

O It’s function is to support the body, protect internal organs, and store minerals.

O The bones also make blood cells.

Muscular SystemO The function of

the muscular system is tomove the body and provide movement inside the body.

O Is made up of muscles.

Digestive System

OThe main function is to break down food into small molecules to be used by cells.

Excretory SystemOThe excretory

system removes waste from the blood and maintains homeostasis (balance).

Integumentary System

OThe skin provides protection to the body, helps control body temperature, and helps remove waste from the body.

Nervous SystemOThe function of the

nervous system is to control the actions of the body.

OThe nervous system reacts to internal and external stimuli.

Endocrine SystemO The main

function of the endocrine system is to release hormones into the bloodstream. “Flight or Fight”

Reproductive System

OThe main function of the reproductive system is to produce sex cells and make offspring.

OMales- spermOFemale- egg