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provides protection


regulates temperature


prevents water loss


and helps produce vitamin D

Integumentary System

Integumentary System consists of:

1. skin


2. hair


3. nails


4. sweat glands

provides protection and support


allows body movements


produces blood cells


and store minerals and adipose tissue

Skeletal System

Skeletal System consists of:

1. bones


2. associated cartilages ligaments, and joints.

produces body movements


maintains posture


and produces body heat

Muscular System

Muscular System consists of:

1. muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons

removes foreign substances from the blood and lymph


combats disease


maintains tissue fluid balance


and absorbs dietary fats from the digestive tract

Lymphatic System

Lymphatic System consists of:

1. lymphatic vessels


2. lymph nodes


3. and other lymphatic organs.

exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air and regulates blood pH

Respiratory System

Respiratory System consists of:

1. lungs and respiratory passages.

performs the mechanical and chemical processes of digestion


absorption of nutrients


and elimination of wastes

Digestive System

Digestive System consists of:

1. mouth


2. esophagus


3. stomach


4. intestines


5. and accessory organs

A major regulatory system that detects sensations and controls movements


physiological processes, and intellectual functions

Nervous System

Nervous System consists of:

1. brain


2. spinal cord


3. nerves


4. sensory receptors

A major regulatory system that influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many other functions

Endocrine System

Endocrine System consists of:

1. glands, such as the pituitary, that secrete hormones.

transports nutrients, waste products, gases, and hormones throughout the body


plays a role in the immune response and the regulation of body temperature

Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System consists of:

1. heart


2. blood


3. blood vessels

removes waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water balance

Urinary System

Urinary System consists of:

1. kidneys


2. urinary bladder


3. and ducts that carry urine

produces oocytes and is the site of fertilization and fetal development


produces milk for the newborn


produces hormones that influence sexual function and behaviors

Female Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System consists of:

1. ovaries


2. uterine tubes


3. uterus


4. vagina


5. mammary glands


6. and associated structures

produces and transfers sperm cells to the female


produces hormones that influence sexual functions and behaviors

Male Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System consists of:

1. testes


2. accessory structures


3. ducts


4. penis

What are the 12 Body Systems?

1. Integumentary System


2. Skeletal System


3. Muscular System


4. Lymphatic System


5. Respiratory System


6. Digestive System


7. Nervous System


8. Endocrine System


9. Cardiovascular System


10. Urinary System


11. Female Reproductive System


12. Male Reproductive System