Flashcards › Human Body Systems grade 5

Which system supports & shapes the body? skeletal Which system helps move the skeleton & makes up some organs? muscular Which system brings oxygen to the lungs then cells, & gets rid of carbon dioxide? respiratory Which system includes blood vessels & the heart? circulatory Which system move materials to and from cells? circulatory Why are the skin, lungs & kidneys all included in the excretory system? All remove wastes from the body Which organs are included in the nervous system? brain, spinal cord & nerves Which system sends messages throughout the body? nervous The mouth, stomach & intestines are part of which system? digestive The digestive system turns food into _______ that the body can use. nutrients Name two functions of the immune system. 1. protects/fights against disease 2. helps heal injuries What are two jobs performed by the skin? 1. protects against germs/injury 2. removes wastes as sweat Which system produces chemicals that control growth & other things? endocrine Glands are part of which system? endocrine Which system produces offspring? reproductive focuses on digestive, respiratory, circulatory & excretory systems from MacMillan/McGraw text