Breaks Down Food: Converts food into nutrients for energy, growth, and repair.

Absorbs Nutrients: Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine and transported to cells.

System Interaction: Works with the circulatory system to distribute nutrients throughout the body.

Blood Circulation: Transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste.

Regulates Temperature: Helps maintain homeostasis by distributing heat.

System Interaction: Connects with the respiratory system to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.

Gas Exchange: Transfers oxygen into the blood and removes carbon dioxide.

Breathing Control: Diaphragm and chest muscles facilitate inhalation and exhalation.

System Interaction: Collaborates with the circulatory system to oxygenate blood and expel waste gases.

Hormone Production: Regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Maintains Balance: Keeps the body in homeostasis through chemical signals.

System Interaction: Works with the nervous system to regulate stress responses.

Provides Support: Gives the body shape and structure.

Facilitates Movement: Works with muscles to enable motion.

System Interaction: Protects organs like the heart and lungs in collaboration with other systems.

Processes Information: Receives, interprets, and responds to stimuli.

Controls Movements: Coordinates voluntary and involuntary actions.

System Interaction: Works with the musculoskeletal system to control body movements.

Defends the Body: Protects against pathogens and foreign invaders.

Repairs Damage: Aids in tissue repair and inflammation control.

System Interaction: Works with the circulatory system to transport immune cells throughout the body.

Produces Gametes: Responsible for egg and sperm production.

Supports Development: Provides an environment for fetal growth (female system).

System Interaction: Works with the endocrine system to regulate hormones for reproduction

BrainFacts.org. (2023). Nervous system. Retrieved from https://www.brainfacts.org