Human body systems biology
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1. Circulatory sys- Heart, blood vessels
tem-Major struc- Lymph nodes and vessels (the lymphatic system)
tures
2. Circulatory sys- Transports nutrients, wastes, hormones and gases
tem-Functions Carries waste away from cells to be eliminated by the body
Transports O2 (Oxygen) to the cells and CO2 (carbon dioxide) to the lungs for
exhaling/elimination out of the body)
3. Digestive sys- Mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small and large intestine
tem-Major struc-
tures
4. Digestive sys- Absorbs (takes in) nutrients from food and extracts (takes out) those nutrients into
tem-Functions the bloodstream that carries them throughout the body.Also, the digestive system
removes wastes, maintains water and chemical balances in the body
5. Endocrine sys- Hypothalamus, pituitary, pancreas, thyroid, testes, ovaries and many other glands.
tem-Major struc-
tures
6. Endocrine sys- Regulates body temperature, metabolism, sleep, development, reproduction and
tem-Functions puberty.Maintains homeostasis with hormones and regulates other organ sys-
tems.
7. Excretory sys- Kidneys, nephrons, bladder, ureter, urethra, skin, lungs and liver
tem-Major struc-
tures
8. Excretory sys- Removes wastes from the blood (filters it), regulates concentration (or amount) of
tem-Functions the body fluid
9. Many types of white blood cells, lymph nodes and vessels, skin
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Immune sys-
tem-Major struc-
tures
10. Immune sys- Defend against pathogens and disease
tem-Functions
11. Pathogen A bacteria, virus or other microorganism that can cause disease
12. Integumentary Skin, hair and nails
system-Major
structures
13. Integumentary Protects against injury, infection and fluid loss. Also helps regulate body temper-
system-Func- ature
tions
14. Muscular sys- Skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle tissues. Attach to bones by ligaments
tem-Major struc-
tures
15. Muscular sys- Moves arms, legs and other parts of the body. Helps move substances through the
tem-Functions body; provides structure and passport
16. Nervous sys- Brain, spinal cord, nerves, neurons and sensory organs such as eyes and ears
tem-Major struc-
tures
17. Nervous sys- Regulates mood, behavior and maintains homeostasis.Also regulates other organs
tem-Functions systems and controls sensory and motor (movement) functions
18. Reproductive sys- Testes and penis (male only)
tem-Major struc- Ovaries, uterus, vagina and breasts (females only)
tures
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1. Circulatory sys- Heart, blood vessels
tem-Major struc- Lymph nodes and vessels (the lymphatic system)
tures
2. Circulatory sys- Transports nutrients, wastes, hormones and gases
tem-Functions Carries waste away from cells to be eliminated by the body
Transports O2 (Oxygen) to the cells and CO2 (carbon dioxide) to the lungs for
exhaling/elimination out of the body)
3. Digestive sys- Mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small and large intestine
tem-Major struc-
tures
4. Digestive sys- Absorbs (takes in) nutrients from food and extracts (takes out) those nutrients into
tem-Functions the bloodstream that carries them throughout the body.Also, the digestive system
removes wastes, maintains water and chemical balances in the body
5. Endocrine sys- Hypothalamus, pituitary, pancreas, thyroid, testes, ovaries and many other glands.
tem-Major struc-
tures
6. Endocrine sys- Regulates body temperature, metabolism, sleep, development, reproduction and
tem-Functions puberty.Maintains homeostasis with hormones and regulates other organ sys-
tems.
7. Excretory sys- Kidneys, nephrons, bladder, ureter, urethra, skin, lungs and liver
tem-Major struc-
tures
8. Excretory sys- Removes wastes from the blood (filters it), regulates concentration (or amount) of
tem-Functions the body fluid
9. Many types of white blood cells, lymph nodes and vessels, skin
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Immune sys-
tem-Major struc-
tures
10. Immune sys- Defend against pathogens and disease
tem-Functions
11. Pathogen A bacteria, virus or other microorganism that can cause disease
12. Integumentary Skin, hair and nails
system-Major
structures
13. Integumentary Protects against injury, infection and fluid loss. Also helps regulate body temper-
system-Func- ature
tions
14. Muscular sys- Skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle tissues. Attach to bones by ligaments
tem-Major struc-
tures
15. Muscular sys- Moves arms, legs and other parts of the body. Helps move substances through the
tem-Functions body; provides structure and passport
16. Nervous sys- Brain, spinal cord, nerves, neurons and sensory organs such as eyes and ears
tem-Major struc-
tures
17. Nervous sys- Regulates mood, behavior and maintains homeostasis.Also regulates other organs
tem-Functions systems and controls sensory and motor (movement) functions
18. Reproductive sys- Testes and penis (male only)
tem-Major struc- Ovaries, uterus, vagina and breasts (females only)
tures
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