Body Systems

Front

The protective covering of the body.

Back

integumentary system

Front

Gathers oxygen from the environment and gets rid of carbon dioxide from the body.

Back

respiratory system

Front

Supports the body and protects important organs.

Back

skeletal system

Front

Allows movement of body parts.

Back

muscular system

Front

Breaks down food into nutrients that can be used by the body.

Back

digestive system

Front

Moves blood through the body.

Back

cardiovascular system

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

Responds to sensory information by transmitting signals to and from different parts of the body.

Back

nervous system

Front

Removes wastes from blood.

Back

excretory system

Front

Makes chemical messages that regulate conditions inside the body.

Back

endocrine system

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

Collects fluid that leaks from blood and returns it to the blood.

Back

lymphatic system

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3