Body systems

1. Body Systems
Megan Stanley
BIO 122

2. Organization
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cell
tissue
organ
Organ system
Organism

3. Directions
• Match the pictures to the name of
the system to its description.
• Take your best guess. In
5 minutes, I will give you the correct
answers.
• Don’t write anything down until you
get the right answers!

4. Here are the
right answers…
Fix your cards!

5. Circulatory System
Major Structures
• heart, blood vessels,
blood
Functions
• transports nutrients,
wastes, hormones, and
gases

6. Digestive System
Major Structures
• mouth, throat,
stomach, liver,
pancreas, small and
large intestines
Functions
• absorbs nutrients

7. Endocrine System
Major Structures
• hypothalamus, thyroid
pituitary gland, adrenal
gland
Functions
• regulates body
temperature,
metabolism,
development,
maintains homeostasis

8. Excretory System
Major Structures
• kidneys, bladder,
sweat glands
Functions
• removes wastes,
regulates body fluids

9. Immune System
Major Structures
• white blood cells,
thymus, bone marrow
Functions
• defends against
pathogens and
diseases

10. Integumentary System
Major Structures
• skin, nails, hair
Functions
• Protection,
regulation of body
temperature

11. Muscular System
Major Structures
• Muscle tissues
Functions
• Moves the body,
provides
support

12. Nervous System
Major Structures
• brain, spinal cord,
nerves
Functions
• regulates behavior;
maintains homeostasis;
controls sensory and
motor functions

13. Reproductive System
Major Structures
• Different in male
and female
Functions
• Produce offspring

14. Respiratory System
Major Structures
• lungs, nose,
trachea
Functions
• moves air, controls
gas exchange with
blood

15. Skeletal System
• Major Structures
• bones and joints
• Functions
• protects and supports
the body and organs;
produces red blood
cells, white blood
cells, and platelets

16. • Use the cards to fill in your notes.
• Fill in the three spaces at the
bottom with your group. How do
some of the systems work together?
• When finished, take out your Cell
Organelle Notes.

17. With Your Group
Pick a new
analogy, fill in
the chart.
Human Body Factory
Classroom School
Restaurant Mall
House Pick your own!
When finished: Study notes or
finish coloring your cells.