Monday, June 11, 2018

Body systems


    
              The human body is divided into 11 interconnected organ systems. All organ system work                     together and many organs function in more than one organ system.
           
1. Integumentary system: includes the skin and derived structures, it protects internal                            organs and helps maintain body temperature.
                               
             
 2. Skeletal system: includes the bones and joints, it provides support and protection to                         internal organs.
                                                     
           
3. Muscular system: includes skeletal muscle which is responsible for movement.
           
   
         
4. Nervous System: Consist of brain, spinal cord and nerves. It provides regulation of body                functions and sensory perception.
5. Endocrine system: Consist of hormone producing cells and glands. It regulates homeostasis,
growth and development.
6. Cardiovascular system: Consist of blood, heart and blood vessels.it is responsible for delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue.


         7. Lymphatic and immune system: Consist of lymphatic vessels and fluid. It acts as a defence           against infection.
          

 8. Respiratory System: Consist of lungs and airways.It is involved in the absorption of                         oxygen  and release of carbon dioxide.
9.Digestive System: Includes organs of the GIT.Responsible for absorption of nutrients.
  10. Urinary System : Consist of kidneys,ureters and bladder.Responsible for electrolyte balance           and waste removal.

  11. Reproductive System: Includes the reproductive organs in males and females.It controls the           biological process by which new individuals are produced.

   

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