Human Body Systems Flashcard

Front

Main function of the nervous system

Back

Control and coordinate body activities

Front

Primary function of the respiratory system

Back

Gas exchange

Front

Organ that absorbs nutrients from digested food:

Back

Small intestine

Front

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

Back

Arteries

Front

Muscle type in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle

Front

Main muscle for breathing

Back

Diaphragm

Front

Role of tendons in the muscular system

Back

Connect muscles to bones

Front

Part of the nervous system that processes information.

Back

Brain

Front

Primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

Support and protect the body

Front

Part of the circulatory system that pumps blood:

Back

Heart