Body Systems Vocab

Front

Body system that protects organs?

Back

skeletal

Front

Function of the respiratory system?

Back

To take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

Front

Function of the digestive system?

Back

Breaks down food for nutrient absorption.

Front

System including heart, blood, arteries, and veins?

Back

cardiovascular

Front

System including skin, hair, and nails.

Back

integumentary

Front

System that filters and removes liquid waste from the body.

Back

excretory

Front

System that processes information.

Back

nervous

Front

Body's defense system against attacks.

Back

immune

Front

Body organization from smallest to largest:

Back

cell, tissue, organ, system, body.

Front

Smallest living part of the body

Back

cells