organ system overview

Urinary

rids the body of nitrogen containing wastes

Endocrine

is affected by removal of the thyroid gland

Skeletal

provides support and levers on which the muscular system acts

Cardiovascular

includes the heart

Reproductive

causes the onset of the menstrual cycle

Integumentary

protects underlying organs from drying out and from mechanical damage

Lymphatic/Immunity

protects the body; destroys bacteria and tumor cells

Digestive

breaks down ingested food into its building blocks

Respiratory

removes carbon dioxide from the blood

Cardiovascular

delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues

Muscular

moves the limbs; faciliates facial expression

Urinary & endocrine

conserves body water or eliminates excesses

Reproductive

facilitate conception and childbearing

Endocrine

controls the body by means of chemical molecules called hormones

Integumentary

is damaged when you cut your finger or get a severe sunburn