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1.5. ORGAN SYSTEMS OF THE HUMAN BODY

The various metabolic processes such as nutrition, excretion, respiration, movement etc are being executed the interaction of various organs, tissues that formed systems within the body. The various body systems found in vertebrates are:
1.4.1. Digestive system
1.4.2. Circulatory system
1.4.3. Respiratory system
1.4.4. Excretory system
1.4.5. Reproductive System
1.4.6. Urinary system
1.4.7. Skeletal system
1.4.8. Muscular system


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BODY SYSTEMS STRUCTURE FUNCTIONS
     
1.4.1. Digestive system

 

1. Breaking down of food substances such as starch, proteins, lipids etc.
2. Provide the raw materials for energy production for all metabolic processes.

1.4.2. Circulatory system

 

  
  1. Transport of product of digestion, waste materials such as carbon dioxide , hormones.
  2. Protection of the body from diseases.
1.4.3. Respiratory system

 

  

1. Breaking down of product of digestion to provide energy for metabolic processes
1.4.4. Excretory/urinary system  
  1. Elimination of waste metabolic products.
  2. Osmoregulation.
1.4.5.Reproductive System

 

 1. Production of new offsprings
1.4.6. Skeletal system  
  1. Movement
  2. Support

1.4.7. Muscular system

 

1. Support

 

 
 
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