Systems Generalities Functions

Cardiovascular The cardiovascular system can be thought of Functions of blood and circulation:  Protects the body against disease and infection.
System as the transport system of the body. This  Clotting stops bleeding after injury.
system has three main components: the  Circulates oxygen and removes Carbon Dioxide.  Transports hormones to target cells and organs.
heart, the blood vessel and the blood itself.  Provides cells with nutrients.  Helps regulate body temperature.
The heart is the system’s pump and the blood  Removes the waste products of metabolism to
vessels are like the delivery routes. the excretory organs for disposal.

Digestive System The digestive system is made up of the The function of the digestive system is:
gastrointestinal tract—also called the GI tract
or digestive tract—and the liver, pancreas,  Digestion.
and gallbladder. The GI tract is a series of  Absorption.
hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube
from the mouth to the anus. Digestion is the breakdown of food into small molecules, which are then absorbed into the body. The
digestive system is divided into two major parts

Endocrine System The endocrine system is a series of glands that These control many different bodily functions,  Sensory perception.
produce and secrete hormones that the body including:  Movement.
uses for a wide range of functions.  Sexual development.
 Respiration.  Growth.
The endocrine system is responsible for  Metabolism.
regulating a range of bodily functions through  Reproduction.
the release of hormones.

Immune System The immune system is a complex network of The immune system protects your body from  Fungi.
cells and proteins that defends the body outside invaders, such as:  Toxins (chemicals produced by microbes).
against infection.
 Bacteria. It is made up of different organs, cells, and proteins
The immune system keeps a record of every  Viruses. that work together.
germ (microbe) it has ever defeated so it can
recognise and destroy the microbe quickly if it
enters the body again.

Lymphatic System The lymphatic system is a network of delicate The main funtions of the lymphatic system include:  Dealing with cancer cells .
tubes throughout the body. It drains fluid  Dealing with cell products that otherwise
(called lymph) that has leaked from the blood  Managing the fluid levels in the body. would result in disease or disorders.
vessels into the tissues and empties it back  Reacting to bacteria.  Absorbing some of the fats in our diet from
into the bloodstream via the lymph nodes. the intestine.

System Muscular The muscular system is responsible for the The main functions of the muscular system are as Di degestion
movement of the human body. Attached to follows:
the bones of the skeletal system are about
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 700 named muscles that make up roughly half Mobility Urination
of a person’s body weight. Each of these
muscles is a discrete organ constructed of Stability Childbirth
skeletal muscle tissue, blood vessels, tendons,
and nerves. Muscle tissue is also found inside Posture Vision
of the heart, digestive organs, and blood
Circulation Organ protection
vessels.
Respiration Temperature regulation

Nervous System The nervous system includes both the Central Functions of the Nervous System:
nervous system and Peripheral nervous
system. The Central nervous system is made The primary function of the nervous system is to coordinate and control the various body functions. The
up of the brain and spinal cord and The nervous system has three overlapping functions based on:
Peripheral nervous system is made up of the
Somatic and the Autonomic nervous systems.  Sensory input: comes from the many sensory receptors that monitor changes occurring both inside
and outside the body.
 Integration: at a more integrative level, the primary function of the nervous system is to control and
communicate information throughout the body.
 Motor output: once the response is activated, the nervous system sends signals via motor output to
muscles or glands to initiate the response.

The nervous system is a highly integrated system.

Skeletal System The skeletal system includes all of the bones The skeletal system has many functions. Besides giving us our human shape and features, it:
and joints in the body. Each bone is a complex
living organ that is made up of many cells,  Allows movement: Your skeleton supports your body weight to help you stand and move. Joints,
protein fibers, and minerals. The skeleton acts connective tissue and muscles work together to make your body parts mobile.
as a scaffold by providing support and  Produces blood cells: Bones contain bone marrow. Red and white blood cells are produced in the
protection for the soft tissues that make up bone marrow.
the rest of the body. The skeletal system also  Protects and supports organs: Your skull shields your brain, your ribs protect your heart and lungs,
provides attachment points for muscles to and your backbone protects your spine.
allow movements at the joints. New blood  Stores minerals: Bones hold your body’s supply of minerals like calcium and vitamin D.
cells are produced by the red bone marrow
inside of our bones.

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