Body Systems from the slideshow edition

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Skeletal System

Supports muscles for movement, Protects organs, Stores minerals, Makes blood cells, bones, cartilage, ligaments

Muscular System

Voluntary Movement, Supports skeletal position, Muscles and tendons

Digestive System

Takes in and breaks down food Absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream Forms solid waste, mouth esophagus stomach intestines

Respiratory System

Take in and remove gases, nose, trachea, lungs

Circulatory System

Transports nutrients, waste, and gases around the body, heart, blood vessels, blood

Excretory System

Removes waste through urine, kidneys, urinary tract, bladder

Nervous System

Control of body Fast communication within the body Brain, spinal cord, nerves

Endocrine System

Controls growth, development and metabolism Maintains homeostasis (keeps conditions the same) Hormones and glands

Immune System

Defense against disease and infection, lymph nodes, white blood cells

Integumentary System

First barrier to protect body Controls body temperature Skin, sweat glands, hair

Reproductive System

Produces reproductive cells (sperm and eggs) Nurtures embryo in females Testes, ovaries, and sexual organs

What order must you know?

Cells, tissue, organ, organ system