GEN 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

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 muscular system?

• The function is movement of the body through muscles

• The function is to get rid of waste

• The function is to process food for nutrients and energy

• The function is to protect you against disease

What is the function of the immune system?

• To digest food

• To fight against pathogens and diseases

• To help you breathe

• To remove waste from 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

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 excretory/urinary system?

• Removes liquid waste from your body

• digests food

• helps you breathe

• circulates your blood

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 body system responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients is the –

• Circulatory System
• Excretory System
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System

The body system responsible for filtering the blood of waste products and excess water is the

• Endocrine System
• Excretory System
• Nervous System
• Digestive System