Human Body Systems (copy)

What is the main purpose of the Excretory System?

To remove waste and regulate the body.

What are the main processes of the Excretory System?

Filtration, Absorption, Diffusion, Excretion.

What are the main components of the Excretory System?

Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra.

What is the main purpose of the Circulatory System?

To transport substances such as food, oxygen, and waste.

What are the main components of the Circulatory System?

Arteries, Capillaries, Veins.

What are some health issues related to the Circulatory System?

High blood pressure, Heart attack, Stroke.

What is the main purpose of the Respiratory System?

Oxygen is used to turn food into energy while releasing carbon dioxide, water, and energy.

What is the purpose of gaseous exchange?

Oxygen moves from the lungs into the blood, and carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the lungs.

What are the main components of the Respiratory System?

Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli.

What are some health issues related to the Respiratory System?

Asthma, Lung cancer, Bronchitis, Tuberculosis.

What is the main purpose of the Reproductive System?

To ensure that individuals produce offspring so the species can survive.

What process begins sexual maturation in individuals?

Puberty.

What hormones are produced in the Reproductive System?

Testosterone and Oestrogen.

What are the main components of the Reproductive System?

Ovaries, Testes.

What is the main process of the Musculoskeletal System?

The skeleton protects the body, provides support, and works with muscles for movement.

What are the main components of the Musculoskeletal System?

Ligaments, Cartilage, Tendons.

What is the main purpose of the Digestive System?

To obtain nutrients that supply the body with raw materials and energy.

What are the main processes of the Digestive System?

Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Egestion.