Body System Interactions

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in the body systems?

Back

The diaphragm is made of skeletal muscle tissue that helps you breathe, linking the respiratory and muscular systems.

Front

How do the digestive and respiratory systems work together?

Back

They work together to bring oxygen and nutrients to cells for cellular respiration.

Front

Which systems do the digestive and respiratory systems rely on to transport materials to cells?

Back

They rely on the circulatory and muscular systems.

Front

What is a major function of the endocrine system?

Back

The endocrine system releases hormones to control many body functions.

Front

How does the skeletal system interact with the circulatory system?

Back

The bone marrow in the skeletal system produces blood.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is the diaphragm composed of?

Back

The diaphragm is composed of skeletal muscle tissue.

Front

What is cellular respiration?

Back

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert nutrients and oxygen into energy.

Front

What are hormones?

Back

Hormones are chemical messengers released by the endocrine system that regulate various body functions.

Front

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

Back

The circulatory system transports oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells and removes waste products.

Front

How do the muscular and respiratory systems collaborate during breathing?

Back

The muscular system, including the diaphragm, contracts to allow the lungs to expand and fill with air.