Body system is an organized group of tissue that forms a particular function.
Main Systems of the Human Body are
Name | Components | Role |
Skeletal System | Bones, Associated cartilages, Joints | Strength, Support, Shape, Protection, Leverage, Cell Production |
Nervous System | Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves, Nerve Endings | Control and Coordination of all body functions (Nervous coordination) |
Digestive System | Alimentary Canal (Oral Cavity, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Anus), Liver, Pancreas, Salivary glands, Teeth, Tongue | Digestion and absorption of food |
Lymphatic System | Lymph vessels, Central lymphoid tissue, Peripheral Lymphoid Organs, Lymphocytes | Drainage and Protection |
Cardiovascular System | Heart, Blood vessels (Arteries, Veins and Capillaries), Blood | Flow of blood (and nutrients) throughout body |
Integumentary system | Skin, Hair, Nails | Forms the external body covering and protects deeper tissues from injury. |
Respiratory System | Lungs, Nose, Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveolar sacs, Alveoli | Gaseou exchange |
Muscular System | Muscles (Skeletal Muscles, Smooth mucles, Cardiac Muscles) | Motor power for movements of body parts. |
Endocrine System | Endocrine glands (Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Parathyroid glands, Adrenal glands, Pancreas (endocrine part), Testes (endocrine part), Ovary (endocrine part), Liver (endocrine part)) | Regulation of body functions (Chemical coordination) |
Urinary System | Kidneys, Ureters, Urinary bladder, Urethra | Regulation of body’s internal environment, and production and excretion of urine |
Female Reproductive System | Uterus, Ovaries, Vulva, Labia, Clitoris | Formation of eggs and bearing the fetus during development |
Male Reproductive System | Penis, Testes | Formation of sperms and semen, and fertilizing the female |
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