Body Systems 160

Body Systems 160 System of organs. a group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions in the body. musculoskeletal system. mechanical support, posture and locomotion. cardiovascular system. transportation of oxygen, nutrients and hormones throughout the body and elimination of cellular metabolic waste. Organs and organ systems your body is an amazing machine! tissues are organized into organs and organs are organized into organ systems. get ready—in the upcoming lessons in this learning package you will learn about four of the major body systems: • the circulatory system • the respiratory system • the digestive system • the.

Body Systems 160 Anatomy systems. skeletal system the skeletal system includes all of the bones and joints in the body. muscular system the muscular system is responsible for the movement of the human body. cardiovascular system the cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and the approximately 5 liters of blood that the blood vessels transport. Integumentary and nervous systems. the integumentary system, or skin, is the body's first line of defense. it regulates body temperature, protects underlying layers of tissue from sun damage and prevents pathogens from freely entering your body. the integumentary system is also home to millions of nerves that respond to touch, pressure and pain. This is an accepted version of this page this is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 september 2024. list of organ systems in the human body part of a series of lists about human anatomy general features regions variations movements systems structures arteries bones eponymous foramina glands endocrine exocrine lymphatic vessels nerves organs systems veins muscles abductors adductors. The human body is an incredibly complex structure, with cells, tissues, and organs assembled into highly organized systems that work together to perform an astonishing array of functions—from seeing and hearing to breathing and digesting food to running, playing a musical instrument, and problem solving. each of the major systems of the body is essential to the survival of the human organism.