Systems of the Body - Functions

protects the body from injury, infection, and dehydration; help regulate body temperature; eliminates some waste; produces Vitamin D

creates framework, protects internal organs, produces blood cells, acts as levers for muscles

produces movement, protects internal organs, produces body heat, maintains posture

coordinates and controls body activities

allows body to react to environment by providing sight, hearing, taste, smell and balance

carries oxygen and nutrients to the body; carries waste products away from cells; help produce cells to fight infection

carries tissue fluids and waste to blood; assists with fighting infection

breathes in oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide

digests food physically and chemically; transports food, absorbs nutrients and eliminates waste

filters blood to maintain fluids and electrolyte balance in the body; produces and eliminates urine

produces and secretes hormones to regulate body processes

provides for reproduction