What are the functions of the 12 organ systems?
What are the functions of the 12 organ systems?
Body Systems, Functions, and Organs
| Body System | Primary Function |
|---|---|
| Respiratory | Breathing |
| Cardiovascular/Circulatory | Blood circulation |
| Digestive | Processing food |
| Endocrine | Hormone production |
What are the components of organ system?
The 11 organ systems include the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, urinary system, and reproductive systems.
What are the functions of the 7 body systems?
Terms in this set (7)
- Nervous System. • Senses the outside world.
- Skeletal System. • Provides support and shape.
- Muscular System. • Allows movement.
- Circulatory System/ Cardiovascular System. • Transports nutrients and wastes.
- Respiratory System. • Gas exchange between body and air.
- Excretory System.
- Digestive System.
What are the function of each system?
Human body systems
| System of organs | A group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions in the body. |
|---|---|
| Reproductive system | Production of reproductive cells and contribution towards the reproduction process. |
| Integumentary system | Physical protection of the body surface, sensory reception, vitamin synthesis. |
What are the main function of the major organs of the body?
Vital organs
- Brain. The brain is the body’s control center.
- Heart. The heart is the most important organ of the circulatory system, which helps deliver blood to the body.
- Lungs. The lungs work with the heart to oxygenate blood.
- Liver. The liver is the most important organ of the metabolic system.
- Kidneys.
What do you think are the functions of the organ systems that are necessary for life?
The different organ systems each have different functions and therefore unique roles to perform in physiology. These many functions can be summarized in terms of a few that we might consider definitive of human life: organization, metabolism, responsiveness, movement, development, and reproduction.
What are the functions of the parts of the body?
These are the external parts of your core and what they do for your body….Parts of the Torso.
| Body Part | Location | Function |
|---|---|---|
| waist | middle of torso | stabilizing the body; allowing the upper body to bend to the lower half |
| hips | lower sides of torso | supporting body weight; helping with walking, sitting, and standing |
