Organ Systems and Their Functions

integumentary system

epidermis, dermis, sense organs

function of integumentary o.s

aids in body temp regulation

skeletal system

bones, ligaments, tendons, joints

function of skeletal system

protection of internal organs

muscular system

muscles

function of muscular o.s

movement

nervous system

brain, spinal cord, nerve cells

function of nervous o.s

activates muscles and glands

endocrine system

glands

function of endocrine o.s

maintains body homeostasis

lymphatic system

lymph, lymphatic vessels, white blood cells

function of lymphatic o.s

maintain blood pressure

cardiovascular system

heart, blood, blood vessels

function of cardiovascular o.s

transport of oxygen

respiratory system

oral cavity, nasal passage, trachea, lungs

function of respiratory o.s

keeps blood supplied with oxygen, removes carbon dioxide

digestive system

function of digestive o.s

ingestion, digestion, excretion of undigested residue

urinary system

bladder, kidneys, ureters, urethra

function of urinary o.s

excretion of nitrogenous waste

reproductive system

genitals

function of reproductive o.s

perpetuation of the species