Body Systems And Their Functions

Learn about the major systems of the human body and the functions they perform. Also learn about the major organs of these systems.

1. Body Systems And Their Functions

2. Body Systems Body Systems & Their Functions The human body is made up of a number of systems. Each one performs a particular function.

3. Body Systems Body Systems & Their Functions All the systems are linked together and communicate through the blood and the nervous system . All these systems work together in our body to keep us alive.

4. Nervous System Body Systems & Their Functions The Nervous System senses what is going on around you. It coordinates what you need to do and transmits messages to different parts of the body telling them what to do.

5. Nervous System Body Systems & Their Functions The main organs of the nervous s ystem are brain , spinal cord and nerves .

6. Skeletal System Body Systems & Their Functions The main organs of the Skeletal System are the bones. The s keletal system is the hard, jointed framework that supports and protects the body.

7. Skeletal System Body Systems & Their Functions Muscles are connected to the parts of the skeleton enabling the body to move.

8. Muscular System Body Systems & Their Functions The main organs of the Muscular System are the muscles .

9. Muscular System Body Systems & Their Functions Muscles contract to move parts of the body.

10. Circulatory System Body Systems & Their Functions The main organs of the Circulatory System are heart , blood vessels and blood .

11. Circulatory System Body Systems & Their Functions The circulatory system transports substances such as food, oxygen and waste products around the body. It also defends against diseases and transfers heat around the body.

12. Digestive System Body Systems & Their Functions The main organs of the Digestive System are mouth, oesophagus (food pipe), stomach , small intestine and large intestine.

13. Digestive System Body Systems & Their Functions The digestive system digests the food so that it can pass into the blood.

14. Respiratory System Body Systems & Their Functions The main organs of the Respiratory System are nose, wind pipe (trachea) and lungs .

15. Respiratory System Body Systems & Their Functions The respiratory system transfers oxygen into the blood and gets rid of carbon dioxide from the blood.

16. Excretory System Body Systems & Their Functions The main organs of the Excretory System are kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra and skin. The excretory system gets rid of waste products from the body .

17. Reproductive System Body Systems & Their Functions The main organs of the Reproductive System for females are ovaries, oviducts, uterus and vagina for females. The main organs of the reproductive s ystem for males are testes, sperm tube, urethra and penis . The reproductive system produces offspring.

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