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Human Body Systems
18 cards·by Elodie
Integumentary System
A system of organs and tissues that protect the body from external damage and water loss
Muscular System
A group of organs that provide mechanical movement and generate warmth for the body
Skeletal System
A group of organs that function to provide structural support and protects internal organs
Respiratory System
A group of organs that work together to transfer oxygen from the atmosphere to the blood and
transfer carbon dioxide from the blood to the a
Circulatory System
Circulates blood through the body, supplies oxygen and nutrients, and removes waste
Nervous System
A group of organs and tissues specialized for the rapid transmission and processing of
information
Endocrine System
Regulates body by secreting hormones into the bloodstream; also controls growth,
reproduction, and metabolism
Integumentary System
A system of organs and tissues that protects the body from external damage and water loss
Muscular System
A group of organs that provides mechanical movement and generates warmth for the body
Skeletal System
A group of organs that function to provide structural support and protect internal organs
Respiratory System
A group of organs that work together to transfer oxygen from the atmosphere to the blood and
transfer carbon dioxide from the blood to the a
Circulatory System
Circulates blood through the body, supplies oxygen and nutrients, and removes waste
Nervous System
A group of organs and tissues specialized for the rapid transmission and processing of
information
Endocrine System
Regulates body by secreting hormones into the bloodstream; also controls growth,
reproduction, and metabolism
Digestive System
The system of organs that work together to break down food into component molecules and absorb
the component molecules into the body
Excretory System
The system of organs that filters and removes waste materials from the body
Reproductive System
A group of organs that function to produce offspring
Immune System
Body system that fights off infections