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Major Organ Systems
Major Organ Systems of the Human Body
System | Maj Organs or Functions |
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Circulatory | Heart, blood vessels, lymph nodes and vessels |
Circulatory | Carries material through the body |
Digestive | Breaks down food and prepares it for absorption into the blood; eliminate waste |
Digestive | Mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small and large intestines |
Urinary (Excretory) | Kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra |
Urinary (Excretory) | Removes wastes from body and controls concentration of fluids |
Immune | White blood cells, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, skin |
Immune | Defend against pathogens and diseases |
Integumentary | Skin, nails, hair |
Integumentary | Protects; keeps fluids in the body; regulates body temperature |
Muscular | Muscles |
Muscular | Moves body parts; provides structure and support |
Nervous | Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory organs |
Respiratory | Nose, mouth, trachea, bronchi, lungs |
Respiratory | Takes oxygen into the body and eliminates carbon dioxide |
Skeletal | Bones |
Skeletal | Supports; allows movement; protects; produces blood cells |
Nervous | Detects and interprets information; controls most body functions |
Endocrine | Endocrine glands |
Endocrine | Controls many body processes by means of chemicals |