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The digestive system is made up of the digestive tract and other organs that help the body break

down
and absorb food. It is a long, twisting tube that starts at the mouth and goes through the oesophagus,
stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus.

The urinary system, also known as the urinary tract or renal system, consists of the kidneys, ureters,
bladder, and the urethra. The purpose of the urinary system is to eliminate waste from the body,
regulate blood volume and blood pressure, control levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate
blood pH.

The musculoskeletal system includes bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissues. They work
together to support your body's weight and help you move. Injuries, disease and aging can cause pain,
stiffness and other problems with movement and function.

The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves. This system sends
messages back and forth between the brain and the body. The brain is what controls all the body's
functions. The spinal cord runs from the brain down through the back.

The human reproductive system includes the male reproductive system which functions to produce and
deposit sperm; and the female reproductive system which functions to produce egg cells, and to protect
and nourish the fetus until birth. Humans have a high level of sexual differentiation.

The immune system responds to antigens by producing cells that directly attack the pathogen, or by
producing special proteins called antibodies. Antibodies attach to an antigen and attract cells that will
engulf and destroy the pathogen. The main cells of the immune system are lymphocytes known as B
cells and T cells.

The blood circulatory system is a system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood
which is circulated throughout the entire body of a human or other vertebrate. It includes the
cardiovascular system, or vascular system, that consists of the heart and blood vessels.

The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends
the body against infections. Lymphatic (lim-FAT-ik) vessels, tissues, organs, and glands work together to
drain a watery fluid called lymph from throughout the body.
The respiratory system is a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas
exchange in animals and plants. The anatomy and physiology that make this happen varies greatly,
depending on the size of the organism, the environment in which it lives and its evolutionary history.

The integumentary system is the set of organs forming the outermost layer of our body. It comprises the
skin and its appendages, which act as a physical barrier between the external environment and the
internal environment that it serves to protect and maintain the body of the human.

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