Body Systems by Matthew Vickery https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo Human Body system functions en-us 2021-06-03 00:51:09 UTC 2025-10-27 13:05:40 UTC hello@padlet.com Nervous System mv00630 https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581124446 Function: Gathers information from the body’s environment and coordinates the body’s reactions to it, sends electrical signals.  

Organs / Structures: Brain, spinal cord and nerves. 

]]> 2021-06-03 01:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581124446 Skeletal System mv00630 https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581128357 Function: Supports and protects the body, stores minerals & nutrients, produces red blood cells, works with the muscular system to produce       
movement.
  
Organs / Structures:  Femur, clavicle, and ribs. 


]]> 2021-06-03 01:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581128357 Circulatory/Cardiovascular System mv00630 https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581131624 Function: Transport blood (which carries oxygen and food for the cells) throughout the body.
  
Organs / Structures: Heart, blood and blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries).


]]> 2021-06-03 01:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581131624 How are organ systems made? mv00630 https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581161514 A group of cells working together make a tissue, a group of tissues working together make an organ, a group of organ systems working make an organism. 

]]> 2021-06-03 01:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581161514 Digestive System mv00630 https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581168230 Function: Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients from food into the bloodstream.  

Organs / Structures:  Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum and anus.  Accessory organs include:  liver, pancreas and gallbladder.


]]> 2021-06-03 01:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581168230 What is an organ system? mv00630 https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581173405 A group of organs that together perform a function that helps the body meet its needs for energy & materials.


]]> 2021-06-03 01:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581173405 Muscular System mv00630 https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581179869 Function:  Provides movement for the skeleton by contracting and relaxing. It is connected to the skeletal system and as the muscles contract and relax the body is able to create movement.
 
Organs / Structures: Biceps, triceps and tendons. 
]]> 2021-06-03 01:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581179869 Respiratory System mv00630 https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581187889 Function:  Takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide. 

Organs / Structures: Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, diaphragm and alveoli.


]]> 2021-06-03 01:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581187889 Lymphatic System mv00630 https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581191417 Function: Collects extra fluid and returns it to the blood, it also helps with filtering out germs that can hurt you.  

Organs / Structures: Thymus, spleen, tonsils and lymph nodes.

]]> 2021-06-03 01:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581191417 Integumentary System mv00630 https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581194598 Function: Provides a stable internal environment and protects underlying tissues from pathogens and UV radiation, skin gets rid of waste, regulates temperature (sweat, goosebumps, etc).  

Organs / Structures: Skin, hair and nails 

]]> 2021-06-03 01:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581194598 Immune System mv00630 https://padlet.com/mv00630/b0zha55nh99yvpwo/wish/1581197525 Function: A network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from sickness.  

Organs / Structures: White blood cells and leukocytes


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