Body System Interactions

Front

How do the skeletal and circulatory systems relate to each other?

Back

Bone marrow produces blood.

Front

What is the job of the circulatory system?

Back

Transporting blood and delivering nutrients to cells.

Front

What is a major role of the endocrine system?

Back

Release hormones to control many body functions.

Front

What are the functions of the skeletal system?

Back

Supports the body, enables movement, and protects major organs.

Front

Which systems do the digestive and respiratory systems rely on to transport needed materials to the cells?

Back

Circulatory and muscular systems.

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

Pumps blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells?

Back

Transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment.

Front

How do hormones affect body functions?

Back

They act as chemical messengers that regulate various processes in the body.

Front

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

Back

Facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.