Organ Systems in the Body

From Columbia ACCOMPLISHED's 6/21/25 Recording Part 2

Endocrine

Regulation of body processes via hormone production.

Respiratory

Gas exchange between the internal and external environment.

Digestive

Physical and chemical breakdown of food to allow absorption of nutrients.

Reproductive

Production of reproductive cells that will generate offspring.

Integumentary

Protection against the external environment and regulation of temperature.

Muscular

Voluntary and involuntary movement of the body.

Skeletal

Support and protection of many internal organs.

Urinary

Filtration of blood and excretion of wastes from the body.

Lymphatic

Circulation of lymph, which maintains fluid balance and helps fight infection.

Cardiovascular

Circulation of blood, which transports gases, nutrients, hormones, and wastes.

Nervous

Processing center for sensory input, using the input to elicit appropriate responses.