The human body system
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Circulatory System
Delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues and equalizes body temperature.
Key parts of the Circulatory System
Heart, blood, and blood vessels.
Digestive System
Breaks down food into usable energy and nutrients and removes solid waste.
Key parts of the Digestive System
Mouth, stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines.
Endocrine System
Controls body processes using chemical messengers called hormones.
Key parts of the Endocrine System
Glands like the thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas.
Integumentary System
Protects the body from the outside world and helps control body temperature.
Key parts of the Integumentary System
Skin, hair, and nails.
Lymphatic System
Defends the body against germs and drains extra fluid.
Key parts of the Lymphatic System
Lymph nodes, thymus, white blood cells, and spleen.
Muscular System
Powers movement and maintains body temperature through heat production.
Key parts of the Muscular System
Skeletal muscles.
Nervous System
Controls actions and senses by sending electrical signals.
Key parts of the Nervous System
Brain, spinal cord, sensory receptors, and nerves.
Reproductive System
Creates offspring and handles sexual development.
Key parts of the Reproductive System
Ovaries and testes.
Respiratory System
Takes in oxygen and breathes out carbon dioxide.
Key parts of the Respiratory System
Lungs, trachea, and airways.
Skeletal System
Gives the body structure, protects organs, and makes blood cells.
Key parts of the Skeletal System
Bones, cartilage, and ligaments.
Urinary System
Filters blood to remove liquid waste and balances body fluids.
Key parts of the Urinary System
Kidneys, bladder, and urethra.
Male Reproductive System
Produces sex hormones and gametes, delivering gametes to females.
Female Reproductive System
Produces sex hormones and gametes, supports embryo/fetus until birth.
Mammary glands
Produce milk for infants.