7 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 muscular system?

• To move the body through the work of muscles pulling on bones

• To remove waste through filtering the blood and fluids

• To process food for nutrients and energy

• To protect the body against disease by finding and destroying pathogens

What is the function of the cardiovascular system?

• To provide nutrients and energy to the whole body

• To help the body move

• To fight off infection or disease

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

What is the function of the nervous system?

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

• To help protect the body and maintain moisture and temperature levels.

• To fight off diseases

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

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 urinary system?

• To remove liquid waste and extra water from your body

• To digest food

• To take in and transport Oxygen throughout the body

• To circulate your blood through your tissues

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

The lungs are part of which system?

• respiratory

• digestive

• excretory

• muscular

The stomach is a part of what system?

• respiratory

• digestive

• nervous

• excretory

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• To take in oxygen and exhale waste like carbon dioxide

• To move nutrients throughout the body

• To take in carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen

• To digest food and provide energy to the body