body systems 1
removes waste from the body
Excretory
protects the body from the outside world
integumentary
a body system’s role or job
function
groups of organ systems working together
organism
provides support and red blood cell production
Skeletal
protects against disease
immune
specific parts of a body system (ex. skull)
Structure
groups of similar cells performing the same function
tissue
supplies the blood with oxygen
respiratory
transports oxygen and nutrients to the body
circulatory
groups of similar tissues that carry out a specific function in the body
organ
groups of similar tissues performing the same function
organ
breaks down food so that the body can absorb nutrients
digestive
secretes different types of hormones to regulate body functions
endocrine
the physical structure of a person including bones, skin, and organs
human body
groups of organs working together
organ systems
responsible for the movement of the human body
muscular
controls and transmits signals between different parts of the body
nervous
groups of organs that carry out a specific function in the body
organ systems
the most basic unit of life
cell