circulatory system
what is the function of the circulatory system
To circulate nutrients, gases (O2 & CD), hormones, and other necessary materials through the blood which then get delivered to cells
what is the function of the respiratory system
To exchange gases (O2 & CD) between the atmosphere and the blood.
what is the function of the digestive system
breaks down food for nutrients
what is the function of the endocrine system
Controls communication of different body parts through chemical signals.
what the function of the nervous system
the function of the nervous system is to sense and respond to stimuli inside and outside the body
what is blood
The blood is both a fluid and tissue that contains red blood, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma
what is the trachea
a hollow tube with cartilage rings to prevent it from collapsing
what does the liver do
filters all of the blood in the body and breaks down poisonous substances
what does the thyroid gland do
it controls your metabolism
what does the brain do (name 2 things)
controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, and temperature
what do the arteries do
Carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart (largest)
what is apart of it
the lungs and the nose
what are two organs of the digestive system
stomach and liver
what is apart of the endocrine system system
pineal gland and thyroid gland
what is apart of it
brain and spine
what do the veins do
Carry oxygen poor blood towards the heart
what do the lungs do
allow us to breathe
what are two functions
mechanical digestion and chemical digestion