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Chapter 2
Systems and Functions
| Systems | Functions |
|---|---|
| Urinary System | Produces urine and sends it out of the body: |
| Endocrine System | Secretes hormones that are carried by blood to other organs: |
| Musculoskeletal System | Supports the body and helps it move: |
| Digestive System | Takes food into the body; breaks it downs it is absorbed into the bloodstream: |
| Circulatory System | Transports food, gases, and other substances through the body: |
| Respiratory System | Moves air in and out of the body: |
| Reproductive System | Produces the cells that unite to form a new baby: |
| Skin and Sense Organs | receives messages from the environment and sends them to the brain: |
| Nervous System | Carries electrical messages to and from the brain and spinal cord: |