Organ system

Cards (11)

  • large, complex organisms need many levels of organization to ensure all cells get what they need to perform life function. body system
  • provides support, protection of internal organs, production of blood cells and attachment sites for the organs. skeletal system
  • provides movement, maintains posture, and produces heat. muscular system
  • breaks down food and absorbs nutrients that are important for growth and maintenance. digestive system
  • circulates or carries blood throughout our body. circulatory system
  • bring oxygen, eliminate carbon dioxide and provides gas exchange between the blood and the environment. respiratory system
  • remove or filter out cellular wastes, toxins, and excess water or nutrients. excretory system
  • it is a collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development. endocrine system
  • relays signals through the body that direct behavior and regulate internal processes. The nervous system
  • a complex network of specific immune cells and proteins that protect the body against diseases and harmful agents. immune system
  • 206 bones and 600 muscles