Biology Body System Matching Notes
Body System Matching
Match the body system part with its correct description.
Digestive System
- Esophagus: (j) carries food from the mouth to the stomach
- Stomach: (c) churns to mechanically digest food; chemically digests proteins
- Small Intestine: (g) most chemical digestion happens here; nutrients are absorbed into the blood
- Large Intestine: (n) absorbs water from digested food; bacteria are found here to help digest plant material (fiber)
- Liver: (m) makes bile to help break down fats; detoxifies harmful substances
- Gall Bladder: (f) stores bile made in the liver
- Pancreas: (b) makes digestive enzymes; helps control blood glucose (sugar) levels
Circulatory System
- Heart: (d) pumps blood throughout the body
Respiratory System
- Trachea: (k) carries air from the mouth and nose to the lungs
- Lungs: (h) takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
- Diaphragm: (e) relaxes and contracts to help bring air into the lungs
Excretory System
- Kidneys: (i) filters the blood
- Bladder: (p) stores urine
Nervous System
- Brain: (a) helps you sense and response to your environment
Immune System
- Spleen: (o) stores white blood cells recycles old red blood cells
Other
- Larynx: (l) contains the vocal chords