FOCUS: SYSTEMS OF THE HUMAN BODY

1) Describe the Integumentary System. 1) Major organs: skin, hair, nails

Major function(s):

1-protects underlying tissue

2-prevents drying out

3-removes some wastes

4-regulates body temperature
2) Describe the Muscular System. 2) Major organs: muscles

1-voluntary

2-involuntary

3-cardiac

Major function(s):

1-produces movement of body parts

2-aids in digestion and circulation
3) Describe the Skeletal System. 3) Major organs: bones

Major function(s):

1-support

2-permits movement

3-protects

4-stores minerals

5-produces blood cells
4) Describe the Cardiovascular System. 4) Major organs: heart, blood vessels

Major function(s):

Transport of materials throughout the

body
5) Describe the Nervous System. 5) Major organs: brain, nerves, spinal cord, sense organs

Major function(s):

1-receive and transport messages

throughout the body

2-coordinate body parts
6) Describe the Lymphatic System. 6) Major organs: lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels

Major function(s):

1-return leaked fluids to blood vessels

2-helps rid the body of germs that

cause harm
7) Describe the Digestive System. 7) Major organs: mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, intestines, anus

Major function(s):

Breaks down food and prepares it for

absorption into the blood
8) Describe the Endocrine System. 8) Major organs: endocrine glands, ovaries (female), testes (male)

Major function(s):

Regulates chemical activities of the

body
9) Describe the Respiratory System. 9) Major organs: lungs, trachea, larynx, bronchi

Major function(s):

Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide
10) Describe the Urinary System. 10) Major organs: kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

Major function(s):

Removes waste products from the

blood
11) Describe the Reproductive System (female). 11) Major organs: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina

Major function(s):

1-produces reproductive cells (eggs)

2-houses and nourishes the

developing fetus
12) Describe the Reproductive System (male). 12) Major organs: testes, epididymus, scrotum, vas deferens, urethra, penis

Major function(s):

1-produces reproductive cells

(sperm)

2-delivers sperm