The body systems
The body systems
The Musculoskeletal system consists of the bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. It provides structural support for the entire body. The musculoskeletal system allows and controls movement.
The Cardiovascular system is responsible for transporting and removing gaseous waste from the body. The cardiovascular system is made up of your heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries) and blood. The four major functions of the cardiovascular system are:
To transport nutrients, gases and waste products around the body
To protect the body from infection and blood loss
To help the body maintain a constant body temperature
To help maintain fluid balance within the body
The Respiratory system is the system in the human body that enables us to breath. The act of breathing includes inhaling and exhaling air in the body; the absorption of oxygen from the air in order to produce energy; the discharge of carbon dioxide, which is the by-product of the process.
The Digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the body. Food is passed through the alimentary canal or the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). The alimentary canal is made up of the oral cavity, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestines and large intestines.
The Renal (urinary system) consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary tract and urethra. The kidneys filter the blood to remove wastes and produce urine. The ureters, urinary bladder and urethra form the urinary tract, which acts as a plumbing system to drain urine from the kidneys, store it and then release it during urination.
The Nervous system is responsible for coordinating all of the body’s activities. It controls not only the maintenance of the normal functions but also the body’s ability to cope with emergency situations.
The Endocrine system includes all of the glands of the body and the hormones produced by those glands. The endocrine system plays a role in
The Musculoskeletal system consists of the bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. It provides structural support for the entire body. The musculoskeletal system allows and controls movement.
The Cardiovascular system is responsible for transporting and removing gaseous waste from the body. The cardiovascular system is made up of your heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries) and blood. The four major functions of the cardiovascular system are:
To transport nutrients, gases and waste products around the body
To protect the body from infection and blood loss
To help the body maintain a constant body temperature
To help maintain fluid balance within the body
The Respiratory system is the system in the human body that enables us to breath. The act of breathing includes inhaling and exhaling air in the body; the absorption of oxygen from the air in order to produce energy; the discharge of carbon dioxide, which is the by-product of the process.
The Digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the body. Food is passed through the alimentary canal or the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). The alimentary canal is made up of the oral cavity, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestines and large intestines.
The Renal (urinary system) consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary tract and urethra. The kidneys filter the blood to remove wastes and produce urine. The ureters, urinary bladder and urethra form the urinary tract, which acts as a plumbing system to drain urine from the kidneys, store it and then release it during urination.
The Nervous system is responsible for coordinating all of the body’s activities. It controls not only the maintenance of the normal functions but also the body’s ability to cope with emergency situations.
The Endocrine system includes all of the glands of the body and the hormones produced by those glands. The endocrine system plays a role in