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science, systems
the systems of our body
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| skeletal system | bones, cartilage ligaments, supports body, protects bones |
| Integumentary system | skin, hair, fights against infections helps regulate body temperature |
| muscular system | skeletal system, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, with skeletal system produces movement, helps ciculate blood and move food through the digestive system |
| circulatory system | heart, blood vessels, transport oxygen, nutrients and fights infections |
| respiratory system | nose, lungs, brings oxygen needed by cells and removes carbon dioxide from body |
| digestive system | mouth, liver, small intestine, large intestine, breaks down food absorbs nutrients, removes waste |
| excretory system | skin, lungs, kidney, liver, removes waste products from bod |
| nervous system | brain, spinal cards, controls body responses to change inside and outside environments |
| endocrine system | glands, controls growth |
| reproductive system | don't need this one |