introduction to human body systems
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Introduction to Human Body Systems
Integumentary System
• Hair, skin and nails• Function: protects
tissue beneath them
Muscular System
• Works with skeletal system to help you move
Skeletal System
• Bones provide support
Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems
• Comprised of heart, arteries, capillaries and veins
• The heart pumps blood through blood vessels
Respiratory System
• Lungs absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide
Urinary System
• Removes waste from the blood and regulates your body’s fluids
Male Reproductive System
• Produces and delivers sperm
Female Reproductive System
• Produces eggs and nourishes and protects the fetus
Nervous System
• Receives and sends electrical messages throughout the body
Digestive System
• Breaks down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body
Lymphatic System
• Returns leaked fluids to blood vessels
• Helps get rid of bacteria and viruses
Endocrine System
• Glands send out messages