The body systems

Which body systems take part in nutrition?

 In the human body, four systems work together in the function of nutrition.

• The digestive system breaks down food so that the body can absorb nutrients. It also expels food that is not digested.

• The respiratory system takes in oxygen from the air and expels carbon dioxide.

• The circulatory system moves blood around the body. Blood transports nutrients, oxygen and waste substances around the body.

• The excretory system eliminates waste substances.

Which body systems take part in interaction?

The nervous system and the musculoskeletal system take part in the function of interaction.

Our sense organs detect information about our environment. The information travels through the nerves to the brain. The brain processes the information and sends an instruction through the nerves to the musucloskeletal system and other effectors.

The musculoskeletal system and other effectors carry out the instruction.

Which body systems take part in reproduction?

Human reproduction is sexual and requires a female and a male. Males and females have different reproductive organs.

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