12 Body Systems - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering the 12 major human body systems.

Circulatory System

Kreislaufsystem

Transports blood, oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body; includes the heart, blood, and blood vessels.

Respiratory System

Atmungssystem

Enables breathing; exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide through the lungs and airways.

Digestive System

Verdauungssystem

Breaks down food into nutrients and absorbs them; includes the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs.

Nervous System

Nervensystem

Controls and coordinates body activities; processes information via the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Muscular System

Muskelsystem

Enables movement of the body and its parts; includes skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.

Skeletal System

Skelettsystem

Provides structure, support, and protection; consists of bones, joints, and cartilage.

Endocrine System

Hormonsystem

Produces and regulates hormones that control growth, metabolism, and other body functions.

Urinary System

Harnsystem

Removes waste products from the blood and maintains water and salt balance; includes kidneys and bladder.

Reproductive System

Fortpflanzungssystem

Produces gametes (eggs and sperm) and enables reproduction; differs between male and female anatomy.

Integumentary System

Hautsystem

Protects the body from injury and infection; includes skin, hair, nails, and glands.

Immune System

Immunsystem

Defends the body against pathogens and diseases; involves white blood cells, lymph nodes, and antibodies.

Lymphatic System

Lymphsystem

Helps maintain fluid balance, absorbs fats from the digestive system, and supports immune defense.