Body Organs
Dr Matt & Dr Mike・10 minutes read
Different organ systems in the body have specialized functions: circulatory system, digestive system, endocrine system, immune system, integumentary system, lymphatic system, and muscular system. These systems work together to maintain bodily functions and overall health.
Insights
- The circulatory system is responsible for transporting essential substances like oxygen and nutrients throughout the body using the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
- Each organ system in the body has a distinct function and set of organs that work together synergistically to maintain overall health and functionality.
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What is an organ system?
A collection of organs performing specific functions together.
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Organ Systems: Functions and Structures Explained
- An organ system is a collection of organs and tissues that perform a specific function together.
- The circulatory system transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste in the blood using the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
- The digestive system breaks down food into absorbable nutrients, involving organs like the mouth, stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas.
- The endocrine system releases hormones to regulate growth, development, and metabolism, with glands like the hypothalamus, thyroid, and pituitary involved.
- The immune system protects against pathogens like bacteria and viruses, with structures like white blood cells and physical barriers in the innate immune system.
- The integumentary system, including the skin, plays roles in protection, hydration, and vitamin D synthesis, with structures like epithelia, hair, and nails.
- The lymphatic system reclaims lost fluid from the circulatory system and has immune functions, with structures like lymphatic vessels, nodes, and the spleen.
- The muscular system aids in movement and includes skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles, with functions like locomotion and structures like bones and joints.
