Body Systems The human body is made up

Body Systems • The human body is made up of many parts organised into systems. • These systems work together to make the body function effectively Body systems introduction

Circulatory system • This involves the heart, many miles of blood vessels and litres of blood • It carries blood around the body Body systems introduction

Endocrine system • This involves a series of glands and other organs • They produce hormones and other chemicals that help control the body systems Body systems introduction

Skeletal system • This gives us structure to allow movement • It also protects some of our internal organs • It also supports all our internal organs Body systems introduction

Nervous system • This is made up of the brain, spinal cord and nerves • The brain is the control centre for the body • The nerves are the bodies electrical communication system Body systems introduction

Digestive system • The body needs food to survive • The digestive system takes the large food molecules and breaks them down so they can be absorbed into the blood Body systems introduction

Respiratory system • This makes sure oxygen from the air reaches the blood • It also removes carbon dioxide from the blood to the air • Every cell needs oxygen to live Body systems introduction

Urinary system • This removes excess water from the blood to maintain the bodies fluid balance • It has many more important jobs too Body systems introduction

Immune system • This helps protect the body from infections and diseases. • A wide variety of cells are produced to do this including white blood cells Body systems introduction

Muscular system • This enables the body to move many of its parts • It also enables the heart to beat and the intestines to move food along during digestion Body systems introduction

Sensory system • This enables the body to get lots of outside information and send it to the brain • It also includes our most used means of communicating with others Body systems introduction

Research and presentation assignment on a body system • You will now be asked to complete a research assignment one of the systems and present it to the class. • The systems research cards will be given out by the class teacher. • The research guidelines will be explained by the class teacher. • The deadlines will be explained by the class teacher. Body systems introduction