Muscular, Skeletal, Endocrine
List the 3 main functions of the Skeletal System
1. Support, Structure, and Movement
2. Produces red and white blood cells
3. Protect and hold the organs in place
What is the main function of the respiratory system? What does it give to the body and what does it get rid of?
Breathing. Gives the body oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide (waste)
What is the main function (or job) of the cardiovascular system?
To send oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body through the bloodstream. Also, it helps the body to get rid of waste (carbon dioxide)
What are the three main parts of the nervous system?
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
What is the main purpose of the digestive system?
To turn food into energy for the body by breaking down large molecules into small molecules
What is the main function of the Muscular System?
Movement
What is the main organ of the Respiratory System?
The Lungs
What is the largest organ in the body?
The Skin
What organ is the control center (command center) for the body?
The Brain
What are the 5 main parts of the digestive system?
Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, and Large Intestine.
What are the chemical messengers used by the Endocrine System and where are they made?
Hormones are made in various glands
Where does the Oxygen in our lungs get absorbed into the bloodstream?
In the Alveoli
1. Carries oxygen rich blood away from the heart to all parts of the body?
2. Carries oxygen poor blood from the body back to the heart?
1. Arteries
2. Veins
What part of the nervous system helps sends signals to and from the brain? (Also known as the highway of the nervous system)
The Spinal Cord
Which part of the digestive system absorbs nutrients from food?
The small intestines absorbs 95% of the nutrients in our body
How does the Skeletal System work with the Circulatory System?
Red blood cells are made in the bone marrow, which is transported throughout the body by the Circulatory System
Which system does the respiratory work with to transport oxygen to all parts of the body?
The Circulatory system. The oxygen travels through the blood stream.
Which two systems does the cardiovascular system work with to send oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body?
The respiratory system and the digestive system
How do messages get to and from the brain to all parts of the body
The Nerves
What is inside your stomach that helps to break down food and separates the nutrients inside of food?
Stomach Acid
How does the Endocrine System work with the Circulatory System?
Our glands produce Hormones that are carried throughout the body by the bloodstream
What 2 systems does the Respiratory system work with to remove Carbon Dioxide from our body?
The Circulatory System and the Excretory System
How does the Integumentary System work with the Immune System?
The skin is the first line of defense towards pathogens. If this barrier is broken then pathogens can get into the body where they will need to be attacked by the Immune System
What body system does the nervous system control?
All body systems are controlled by the Nervous System!
Which body system works with the digestive system to help transport nutrients all throughout the body?
Circulatory System