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Human Body Systems
General Review of Body Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which human body system is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients? | the digestive system |
| Which body system is responsible for breathing and gas exchange? | the respiratory system |
| Which body system gives us our shape, support, protects our organs, stores minerals and makes blood cells? | the skeletal system |
| Which body system produces hormones (chemical messengers)? | the endocrine system |
| Which body system covers us and forms an outer barrier for protection? | the integumentary system |
| Which system is responsible for getting rid of waste? | the excretory (urinary) system |
| Which system is responsible for fighting off pathogens? | the immune system |
| Which system is responsible for movement and strength? | the muscular system |
| Which system is responsible for circulation and transporting nutrients and waste? | the circulatory system |
| Which system is responsible for reproduction? | the reproductive system |
| Which system is responsible for communication in the body? | the nervous system |