The human body never ceases to cause wonder and amazement. It is a very complex and resilient organism that has a number of very significant and important systems within it. Each of these body systems has a specific function and consists of a number of structures or organs that together help perform that function. These functions are vital to the health and well-being of the body and are often interdependent on each other.
Name | Function |
Carries food and oxygen to the body and also carries away carbon dioxide and other waste. | |
Processes food from large food molecules into simpler substances that can dissolve in the blood stream. | |
Regulates and controls specific body functions using hormones. | |
Gets rid of waste and harmful substances from the body. | |
Helps the body to stay healthy by fighting germs. | |
Causes voluntary and involuntary movement in the body. | |
Controls and coordinates almost everything the body does. | |
Produces male and female sex cells for reproduction. | |
Ensures oxygen is made available to the body and waste carried away. | |
Provides shape, support and protection to the body. |