Medicine, 16.10.2020 16:01 shira35

What are the general functions of the major systems of the human body, and how do these
systems interact with each other to maintain
homeostasis?

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Circulatory system / Cardiovascular system:

Circulates blood around the body via the heart, arteries and veins, delivering oxygen and nutrients to organs and cells and carrying their waste products away.

Keeps the body's temperature in a safe range.

Digestive system and Excretory system:

System to absorb nutrients and remove waste via the gastrointestinal tract, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines.

Eliminates waste from the body.

Endocrine system:

Influences the function of the body using hormones.

Integumentary system / Exocrine system:

Skin, hair, nails, sweat and other exocrine glands

Immune system and lymphatic system:

Defends the body against pathogens that may harm the body.

The system comprising a network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph.

Muscular system:

Enables the body to move using muscles.

Nervous system:

Collects and processes information from the senses via nerves and the brain and tells the muscles to contract to cause physical actions.

Renal system and Urinary system

The system where the kidneys filter blood to produce urine, and get rid of waste.

Reproductive system:

The reproductive organs required for the production of offspring.

Respiratory system:

Brings air into and out of the lungs to absorb oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

Skeletal System:

Bones maintain the structure of the body and its organs.

Clockwise from top left: the and muscular systems.

Clockwise from top left: the lymphaticRespiratory systemurinary reproductive (femalemale) and digestive systems.

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