Cells to Body Systems

It is responsible for the control of the body and communication among its parts. Main organs - brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

• Digestive System

• Nervous System

• Muscular System

• Respiratory System

It permits movement of the body, maintains posture and circulates blood throughout the body. Main organs - muscles.

• Muscular System

• Skeletal System

• Nervous System

• Endocrine System

It functions as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world. It also functions to retain body fluids, protect against disease, eliminate waste products, and regulate body temperature. Main organs - skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands.

• Lymphatic/Immune System

• Endocrine System

• Integumentary System

• Circulatory System

The basic unit of structure and function in a living thing.

• Body System

• Organ

• Tissue

• Cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

A group of similar cells that perform the same function.

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

• Body System

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

A structure in the body that is composed of different kinds of tissue.

• Body System

• Organ

• Tissue

• Cell

A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

• Body System

It transports oxygen, waste, nutrients, hormones, heat, etc... around the body. Main organs - heart, blood, blood vessels, and lymphatics.

• Respiratory System

• Endocrine System

• Circulatory System

• Excretory System

It breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells. Main organs - esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon.

• Integumentary System

• Circulatory System

• Digestive System

• Respiratory System

It regulates the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function. Main organs - pituitary, thyroid, ovaries, and testes.

• Endocrine System

• Excretory System

• Integumentary System

• Circulatory System