Main Functions of the Human Body Organ Systems

What is the main function of the Skeletal System?

• To provide structure, framework (shape), and support for the body.

• To provide movement for the body.

• To provide cover and protection for the organs of the human body.

• To control all of the body’s functions through the use of nervous (electrical) impulses.

• To control and regulate functions and development of the body through the use of hormones.

What is the main function of the Muscular System?

• To provide structure, framework (shape), and support for the body.

• To provide movement for the body.

• To provide cover and protection for the organs of the human body.

• To control all of the body’s functions through the use of nervous (electrical) impulses.

• To control and regulate functions and development of the body through the use of hormones.

What is the main function of the Integumentary System?

• To provide structure, framework (shape), and support for the body.

• To provide movement for the body.

• To provide cover and protection for the organs of the human body.

• To control all of the body’s functions through the use of nervous (electrical) impulses.

• To control and regulate functions and development of the body through the use of hormones.

What is the main function of the Nervous System?

• To provide structure, framework (shape), and support for the body.

• To provide movement for the body.

• To provide cover and protection for the organs of the human body.

• To control all of the body’s functions through the use of nervous (electrical) impulses.

• To control and regulate functions and development of the body through the use of hormones.

What is the main function of the Endocrine System?

• To provide structure, framework (shape), and support for the body.

• To provide movement for the body.

• To provide cover and protection for the organs of the human body.

• To control all of the body’s functions through the use of nervous (electrical) impulses.

• To control and regulate functions and development of the body through the use of hormones.

What is the main function of the Respiratory System?

• To transport (carry) food and oxygen to the cells and transport (carry) waste and carbon dioxide from the cells

• To breakdown food into nutrients and absorb them into the blood

• To produce offspring and male and female characteristics in the body

• To take in (breathe in) oxygen and release carbon dioxide (breathe out) (gas exchange)

• To filter (clean) wastes out of the blood and remove the wastes from the body.

What is the main function of the Digestive System?

• To transport (carry) food and oxygen to the cells and transport (carry) waste and carbon dioxide from the cells

• To breakdown food into nutrients and absorb them into the blood

• To produce offspring and male and female characteristics in the body

• To take in (breathe in) oxygen and release carbon dioxide (breathe out) (gas exchange)

• To filter (clean) wastes out of the blood and remove the wastes from the body.

What is the main function of the Circulatory System?

• To transport (carry) food and oxygen to the cells and transport (carry) waste and carbon dioxide from the cells

• To breakdown food into nutrients and absorb them into the blood

• To produce offspring and male and female characteristics in the body

• To take in (breathe in) oxygen and release carbon dioxide (breathe out) (gas exchange)

• To filter (clean) wastes out of the blood and remove the wastes from the body.

What is the main function of the Excretory System?

• To transport (carry) food and oxygen to the cells and transport (carry) waste and carbon dioxide from the cells

• To breakdown food into nutrients and absorb them into the blood

• To produce offspring and male and female characteristics in the body

• To take in (breathe in) oxygen and release carbon dioxide (breathe out) (gas exchange)

• To filter (clean) wastes out of the blood and remove the wastes from the body.

What is the main function of the Reproductive System?

• To transport (carry) food and oxygen to the cells and transport (carry) waste and carbon dioxide from the cells

• To breakdown food into nutrients and absorb them into the blood

• To produce offspring and male and female characteristics in the body

• To take in (breathe in) oxygen and release carbon dioxide (breathe out) (gas exchange)

• To filter (clean) wastes out of the blood and remove the wastes from the body.

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