Human Body Systems

What is the function of the digestive system?

• It transports blood and oxygen to your cells

• It breaks down food so the nutrients can be absorbed by your body

• It helps you breathe by taking in oxygen and transporting carbon dioxide out of your body

• It helps you move

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What is the function of the cardiovascular / circulatory system?

• To provide nutrients to the whole body

• To maintain homeostasis for the body

• To fight off infection or disease

• To transport nutrients, oxygen, and blood throughout the body

What is the function of the nervous system?

• Controls all parts of the body; sends signals between the brain, spinal cord, and nerve endings

• What happens when you get nervous to do something

• To fight off diseases

• To carry oxygen, nutrients, and blood throughout the body

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What is the function of the respiratory system?

• To digest your food

• To remove waste from the body

• To take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide

• To fight disease

What is the function of the skeletal system?

• Movement of the body

• transports oxygen, blood, nutrients throughout the body

• removes waste

• supports the body by holding it up; muscles are attached to help with movement

What system is pictured?

• Skeletal

• Circulatory

• Nervous

• Muscular

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What system supports and protects your internal organs?

• Muscular

• Digestive

• Excretory

• Skeletal

Which system includes the nose, trachea, bronchi and lungs?

• Excretory

• Respiratory

• Circulatory

• Muscular

Which system includes the kidneys, bladder, and urethra?

• Digestive

• Muscular

• Excretory

• Nervous

The muscular organ that pumps blood through out your body is your

• Arteries

• Diaphragm

• Heart

• Larynx