Breaks down food into nutrients.

Processes and absorbs nutrients from food.

Interacts with the circulatory system to distribute nutrients throughout the body (LibreTexts, 2024).

Transports oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells

Removes metabolic wastes from cells.

The respiratory system supplies it with oxygenated blood. Oxygen from the lungs and nutrients from the digestive system are transported to cells throughout the body (LibreTexts, 2024).

Provides oxygen to the body's cells while removing carbon dioxide from the body.

Regulates or maintains ph balance.

Works with the Circulatory System to supply the body with oxygen and gets rid of waste carbon dioxide (Markgraf, 2018). They work continuously to exchange gases.

Regulates metabolism, growth, and development

Maintains homeostasis.

Influences the function (through secretion) of other organ systems through hormones (Radhakrishan, 2024).

Provides mechanical suppport, enables movement.

Produces heat, and stabilizes the body

Stores minerals and protects internal organs, stores calcium and produces red and white blood cells (LibreTexts, 2024).

Processes sensory information.

Controls body functions and initiates responses

Responsible for controlling both voluntary and involuntary responses (LibreTexts, 2024). Interacts with all body systems by communicating with different parts.

Identifies and destroys pathogens

Helps the body dispose of toxins, waste, and unwanted material.

Transport lymph fluid around the body to help keep it protected (Learning College, 2022).

Produces and transports reproductive cells and supports reproduction.

Releases hormones that influence sexual functions and behaviors

The female and male organs work together for the purpose of sexual reproduction (OnlineLearning College, 2022).

Produces and transports reproductive cells

Releases hormones tha influence sexual functions and behaviors

Work with the female reproductive system for the purpose of conception