Organization Of The Human Body

Front 1

Cardiovascular

Back 1

Transports oxygen, hormones, and nutrients to the body cells. Moves wastes and carbon dioxide away from cells.

Front 2

Lymphatic

Back 2

Defend against infection and disease, moves lymph between tissues and the blood stream.

Front 3

Endocrine

Back 3

Produces hormones that communicate between cells.

Front 4

Integumentary

Back 4

Provides protection from injury and water loss, physical defense against infection by microorganisms, and temperature control.

Front 5

Muscular

Back 5

Involved in movement and heat production.

Front 6

Nervous

Back 6

Collects, transfers, and processes information.

Front 7

Reproductive

Back 7

Produces gametes (sex cells) and sex hormones.

Front 8

Respiratory

Back 8

Brings air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the blood and cells (around body) or blood and air (lungs).

Front 9

Skeletal

Back 9

Supports and protects soft tissues of body; produces blood cells; stores minerals.

Front 10

Urinary

Back 10

Removes extra water, salts, and waste products from blood and body; controls pH; controls water and salt balance.

Front 11

Immune

Back 11

Defend against diseases

Front 12

Digestive

Back 12

Digests foods and absorbs nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and water.