Human Body System 7.12B

Front

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products.

Front

What organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

Back

The heart.

Front

Which system is responsible for producing hormones?

Back

The endocrine system.

Front

What is the function of the lungs in the respiratory system?

Back

To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the blood.

Front

What organ filters waste from the blood and produces urine?

Back

The kidneys.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells?

Back

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the excretory system?

Back

To remove waste products from the body.

Front

How do hormones travel through the body?

Back

Hormones are transported by the bloodstream.

Front

What is the main purpose of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.

Front

What is the role of the spleen in the body?

Back

To filter blood and help fight infections.