| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Digestive System | Allows the body to break down food into usable nutrients and gets rid of solid waste |
| Circulatory System (Cardiovascular) | Pumps and circulates blood containing oxygen, nutrients and CO2 throughout the body |
| Nervous System | Receives stimuli (or messages) from inside and outside the body and coordinates a response |
| Muscular System | Works with the skeletal system to help provide movement for the body and works with organs to move materials through the body |
| Skeletal System | Helps to give the body shape and support and protects internal organs; allows for movement |
| Reproductive System | Produces sex cells to allow for conception and the production of offspring |
| Lymphatic System | Transports fluid throughout the body that contains white blood cells to fight infection |
| Endocrine System | Consists of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to help regulate body functions |
| Respiratory System | Brings in oxygen for the body and exchanges it for with carbon dioxide to be released as waste |
| Integumentary System | Protects our body from the outside world. Regulates body temperature |
| Urinary System | Rids the body of nitrogen containing waste and helps to filter the blood to maintain proper fluid balance. |
