Body Systems

Table of Contents:

- Digestive system

- Respiratory system

- Skeletal system

- Circulatory system

- Nervous system

- Muscular system

Digestive System

Function

The function of the digestive system is to digest and absorb food.

Digestion is when your body breaks down and absorbs food.

Major Organs

Major organs of the digestive system include. . .

Teeth

Tongue

Salivary glands

Liver

Gallbladder

Pancreas

Common Diseases

Common diseases of the digestive system include . . .

Gallstones

Celiac Disease

Crohn's Disease

Interactions

The digestive system interacts with the circulatory system

Their interaction works to absorb nutrients and distribute them throughout the body

Maintain a Healthy System

In order to maintain a healthy digestive system, you need to . . .

Eat a high-fiber diet

Stay hydrated

Limit foods that are high in fats

Eat and exercise on a schedule

Respiratory System

Functions

The function of the respiratory system is to breathe, take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide

Major Organs

The major organs of the respiratory system include . . .

Nose and nasal cavity / mouth

Pharynx

Larynx

Trachea

Bronchi and bronchioles

Lungs

Diaphragm

Common Diseases

Common diseases of the respiratory system includes . . .

Influenza

Pneumonia

Asthma

Interactions

The respiratory system interacts with the circulatory system

Together, they help the body to absorb nutrients from oxygen and food

Maintain a Healthy System

In order to maintain a healthy respiratory system, you need to . . .

Maintain a healthy weight

Stay hydrated

Avoid smoking / smokers

Skeletal System



Functions

The function of the skeletal system is for support, movement, protection, blood cell production, and calcium storage throughout the body.

Major Organs

The major organs of the skeletal systems include . . .

Bones

Ligaments and joints

Tendons

Cartilage

Common Diseases

Common diseases of the skeletal system include . . .

Osteoporosis

Leukemia

Scoliosis

Interactions

The skeletal system interacts with both your circulatory and respiratory systems

The skeletal system protects your respiratory and circulatory systems

Maintain a Healthy System

In order to maintain a healthy skeletal system, you need to . . .

Exercise daily

Consume foods and drinks in high calcium

Circulatory System

Functions

Functions of the circulatory system include moving blood and lymph throughout the body

The circulatory system regulates temperature and pH balance

Major Organs

Major organs of the circulatory system include . . .

Heart

Blood vessels

Lungs

Common Diseases

Common diseases of the circulatory system include . . .

Stroke

Heart failure

Coronary artery disease