Body Systems

Integumentary

Function: protection, temp. regulation, vitamin D, sensory reception.

Skeletal

Function : support, protection, movement, mineral deposit, blood cell production, triglyceride storage.

Muscular

Function : movement, stabilizes, & produces heat

Nervous

Function : collect, integrate, respond to stimuli inside and outside the body.

Endocrine

Function: regulates body activities (growth, development, & metabolism) using glands and hormones.

Lymphatic/Immune

Function: protein/fluid return, transport fats, cellular defense

Cardiovascular

Function: pumping of blood, deliver nutrients, remove wastes, defense, regulation

Respiratory

Function: gas exchange between inside and outside of body, acid/base balance

Digestive

Function: physical, chemical breakdown of food, absorption, eliminates solid waste

Urinary

Function: eliminates liquid waste, regulates blood volume and composition

Reproductive

Function: produce & store gametes (egg & sperm), hormone release, maintain developing embryo

Body Systems

All systems work together to maintain homeostasis for the organism.