Systems |
Functions and Organ involved |
Endocrine system |
The endocrine gland secretes hormones
Main function:
Coordinates body activities with the nervous system
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Respiratory system |
Trachea, nose, lungs and diaphragm
Main function:
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases between the body and the external environment
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Muscular system |
Skeletal muscles, smooth muscles and cardiac muscles
Main function:
Contracts and relaxes to produce movements in different parts of the body
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Male reproductive system |
Testes, prostate gland and penis
Main function:
Produces sperm and male sex hormones
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Female reproductive system |
Ovary, uterus, Fallopian tube, vagina and cervix
Main function:
Produces ovum and female sex hormones
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Lymphatic system |
Spleen, lymph nodes and lymph vessels.
Main function:
Maintains balance of bodily fluids and prevents infectious diseases
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Nervous system |
Brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves
Main function:
Detects and send information in the body, as well as coordinates body activities
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Blood circulatory system |
Heart, artery, vein and blood capillary
Main function:
Transports nutrients, respiratory gases and waste products
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Digestive system |
Mouth, oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine and large intestine
Main function:
Digests food into a simpler form for easy absorption
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Urinary system |
Kidney, ureter, urethra and bladder
Main function:
Eliminates waste products such as urea and uric acid from the body
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Skeletal system |
Bone, cartilage, ligament and tendon
Main function:
Supports the body, protects the internal organs and provides a base for muscle adhesion
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Integumentary system |
Skin
Main function:
Protects the body from physical injury, infection and dehydration
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