🧬 Body Systems & Their Functions
Definition: Body systems are groups of organs working together to perform specific functions essential for life and homeostasis.
1️⃣ Nervous System 🧠 – Controls body actions, processes information, and coordinates responses.
2️⃣ Circulatory/Cardiovascular System ❤️ – Pumps blood, delivers oxygen & nutrients, removes waste.
3️⃣ Respiratory System 🌬️ – Exchanges oxygen & carbon dioxide for breathing.
4️⃣ Digestive System 🍽️ – Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste.
5️⃣ Musculoskeletal System 💪 – Provides structure, support, and enables movement.
6️⃣ Urinary/Renal System 💧 – Removes waste, maintains fluid & electrolyte balance.
7️⃣ Endocrine System 🔄 – Produces hormones to regulate metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
8️⃣ Immune/Lymphatic System 🛡️ – Protects the body from infections and diseases.
9️⃣ Reproductive System 👶 – Enables reproduction and continuation of the species.
🔟 Integumentary System 🩹 – Skin, hair, nails protect the body and regulate temperature.
1️⃣1️⃣ Sensory System 👀👂 – Senses like vision, hearing, taste, smell, touch to interact with environment.
💡 All systems work together to maintain homeostasis and ensure survival.
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