Body structures and systems
What system protects the body, regulates temperature, and prevents water loss?
The Integumentary System
What system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body?
The cardiovascular system
What is the basic unit of life?
Cells
What system has a group of organs working together?
The organ systems
What system supports the body, protects organs, and enables movement?
The skeletal system
What system supplies oxygen and removes carbon dioxide?
The respiratory system
What is a group of cells that work together to perform a specific function?
Tissue
What structure is the framework of the body?
The skeletal structure
What system maintains posture, enables movement, and generates heat?
The musculoskeletal system
What system breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste?
The digestive system
What is a combination of different tissues performing a function?
Organs
What system defends against infections and maintains fluid balance?
The lymphatic system
What system controls body activity and processes sensory information?
The nervous system
What system removes waste and regulates fluid balance?
The urinary system
What are spaces that house organs?
Cavities
What system informs the brain about about internal and external environments?
The sensory System
What system produces hormones, regulates metabolism, growth and mood?
The endocrine system
What system enables reproduction and hormone production?
The reproductive system
What structure is responsible for movement and support?
Muscular structures
What system transports gases and hormones through the blood cells?
The circulatory system