Human Body Systems Overview

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Which system is primarily responsible for movement and posture?

  • Nervous System
  • Skeletal System
  • Circulatory System
  • Muscular System (correct)

What is the main function of the excretory system?

  • Produces blood cells
  • Facilitates gas exchange
  • Removes waste products (correct)
  • Regulates bodily functions via hormones

Which component is NOT part of the circulatory system?

  • Oxygen
  • Heart
  • Lungs (correct)
  • Blood vessels

What type of muscles is primarily found in the heart?

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Which system relies on electrical impulses to control body functions?

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Flashcards

Integumentary System

The outer layer of an animal that protects the body from external factors. It includes skin, nails, hair, and glands.

Skeletal System

The body's framework consisting of bones, which provide support, structure, protect organs, and produce blood cells.

Muscular System

Responsible for movement, posture, and blood circulation. It consists of three types: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles.

Nervous System

The control center for the body. It consists of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (nerves), communicating via electrical impulses.

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Circulatory System

The transportation system of the body, carrying blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout, and removing waste products.

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Study Notes

Integumentary System

  • Forms the outermost layer of animals
  • Protects the body from external factors, including pathogens and UV radiation
  • Maintains body temperature
  • Components: Skin, nails, hair, and glands

Skeletal System

  • Provides support and structure for the body
  • Protects internal organs
  • Produces blood cells in the bone marrow
  • Stores minerals like calcium and phosphorus

Muscular System

  • Responsible for movement, posture, and blood circulation
  • Composed of three types of muscles:
    • Skeletal muscles (attached to bones)
    • Cardiac muscles (heart)
    • Smooth muscles (internal organs)
  • Also known as the musculoskeletal system

Nervous System

  • Controls and coordinates bodily functions via electrical impulses
  • Composed of the:
    • Central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)
    • Peripheral nervous system (nerves)
  • Enables quick responses to stimuli

Circulatory System

  • Transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body
  • Removes waste products
  • Composed of:
    • Heart
    • Blood vessels
  • Transports hormones and other vital substances

Respiratory System

  • Facilitates gas exchange (oxygen in, carbon dioxide out)
  • Works automatically via the autonomic nervous system
  • Composed of:
    • Nose
    • Pharynx
    • Larynx
    • Esophagus
    • Lungs
  • Helps regulate blood pH

Digestive System

  • Breaks down food into usable energy
  • Composed of:
    • Mouth
    • Tongue
    • Teeth
    • Esophagus
    • Stomach
    • Pancreas
    • Liver
    • Gallbladder
    • Small intestine
    • Large intestine
  • Processes and absorbs nutrients

Excretory System

  • Removes waste products from the body

Urinary System (Renal System)

  • Filters blood and removes waste products via urine
  • Composed of:
    • Kidneys
    • Ureters
    • Bladder
    • Urethra
  • Balances water and electrolyte levels

Reproductive System

  • Responsible for sexual reproduction
  • Has distinct functions in males and females

Endocrine System

  • Regulates bodily functions via hormones
  • Composed of glands that produce and secrete hormones

Immune System (Lymphatic System)

  • Defends the body against foreign cells and infections
  • Uses white blood cells to fight off pathogens
  • Includes lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus

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