1. Body systems introduction
The human body is made up of many parts organised into systems.
These systems work together to make the body function effectively
Body systems introduction

2. Body systems introduction
Circulatory system
This involves the heart, many miles of blood vessels and litres of blood
It carries blood around the body
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Endocrine system
This involves a series of glands and other organs
They produce hormones and other chemicals that help control the body systems
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Skeletal system
This gives us structure to allow movement
It also protects some of our internal organs
It also supports all our internal organs
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Nervous system
This is made up of the brain, spinal cord and nerves
The brain is the control centre for the body
The nerves are the bodies electrical communication system
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Digestive system
The body needs food to survive
The digestive system takes the large food molecules and breaks them down so they can be absorbed into the blood
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Respiratory system
This makes sure oxygen from the air reaches the blood
It also removes carbon dioxide from the blood to the air
Every cell needs oxygen to live
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Urinary system
This removes excess water from the blood to maintain the bodies fluid balance
It has many more important jobs too
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Immune system
This helps protect the body from infections and diseases.
A wide variety of cells are produced to do this including white blood cells
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Muscular system
This enables the body to move many of its parts
It also enables the heart to beat and the intestines to move food along during digestion
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Sensory system
This enables the body to get lots of outside information and send it to the brain
It also includes our most used means of communicating with others
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12. Research and presentation assignment on a body system
You will now be asked to complete a research assignment one of the systems and present it to the class.
The systems research cards will be given out by the class teacher.
The research guidelines will be explained by the class teacher.
The deadlines will be explained by the class teacher.
Body systems introduction