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J.Sills Organ System
J.Sills Organ Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| circulatory system | transports water, oxygen, nutrients, and waste to and from cells |
| respiratory system | exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the environment and the blood |
| endocrine system | produces and regulates chemicals and hormones for use in chemical reactions |
| excretory system | filters and releases metabolic waste from the body; maintains salt and water balance |
| muscular system | allows for movement |
| skeletal system | used for structure, support, and protection |
| nervous system | sends electrical signals throughout the body for function and communication |
| digestive system | breaks down and extracts nutrients from food |
| Physiology | study of how the human body works. |