11 Body Systems of the Human Body
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Overview
- The human body has at least 11 body systems that work together to maintain life.
1. Integumentary System
- Components: Skin (largest organ of the body)
- Functions:
- Protects from the external environment
- Prevents water loss
- Regulates temperature
- Allows sensory interaction with surroundings
2. Skeletal System
- Components: Bones, ligaments, tendons, joints
- Functions:
- Provides movement
- Offers protection to internal organs
3. Muscular System
- Components: Three types of muscles
- Skeletal Muscles: Voluntary muscles attached to bones
- Smooth Muscles: Involuntary muscles found in organs (e.g., stomach, intestines)
- Cardiac Muscle: Muscles of the heart
- Functions: Responsible for internal and external body movements.
4. Urinary System
- Components: Kidneys
- Functions:
- Filters blood to remove waste
- Produces urine
5. Respiratory System
- Components: Lungs
- Functions:
- Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and blood
6. Digestive System
- Functions:
- Ingests food
- Breaks down food for nutrient absorption
- Eliminates undigested waste
7. Endocrine System
- Components: Glands producing hormones
- Functions: Sends chemical messages throughout the body.
- Example: Adrenaline as a hormone providing bursts of energy.
8. Reproductive System
- Functions: Responsible for producing offspring.
9. Lymphatic System
- Components: Organs and cells that filter lymph and blood
- Functions:
- Destroys foreign microorganisms
- Circulates lymph fluid to and from tissues
10. Nervous System
- Components:
- Central Nervous System: Brain and spinal cord
- Peripheral Nervous System: Nerves branching from the brain and spinal cord
- Functions: Sends electrical signals for bodily actions (e.g., movement, heart beat).
11. Circulatory System
- Components: Heart, veins, arteries, capillaries
- Functions: Pumps blood throughout the body.
Conclusion
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