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integumentary system
protection
thermoregulation
fat storage
skin, hair, nails, and associated exocrine glands
major organs of integumentary system
skeletal system
framework and support
mineral storage
RBC production
bones and cartilage
major organs of skeletal system
muscular system
movement, posture, balance
maintenance of body temperature
skeletal muscles
major organs of muscular system
nervous sytem
sensing
communicating
activating
brain, spinal cord, sense organs, and interconnecting nerves
major organs of nervous system
endocrine system
maintenance of internal state
regulation of development
maintenance of sex characteristics
endocrine glands, hormone-producing cells
major organs of endocrine system
lymphatic system
protection against invading organisms
lymphoid organs and lymphatic vessels
major organs of lymphatic system
circulatory system
transport of food, gases, and hormones
eliminating of wastes
heart, blood, and blood vessels
major organs of circulatory system
respiratory system
delivery of oxygen to the blood
removal of CO2 from the blood
lungs and air passageways
major organs of respiratory system
digestive system
digestion of food
elimination of wastes
mouth, stomach, small and large intestines, digestive glands
major organs of digestive system
urinary system
elimination of liquid wastes
kidneys, ureters, and urethra
major organs of urinary system
reproductive system
reproduction
testis, penis, ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina, and accessory glands,
major organs of reproductive system