1. New Word!
What is physiology?
Physiology is the study of the functions of living organisms - how they eat, breathe, and move, & what they do just to keep alive.

2. Nervous System Function Location Organs Controls everything!
Receives & transmits signals
Location
CNS – Head and Spine
PNS – all over
Organs
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and senses

3. Immune System Function Location
Fights off invading pathogens & prevents the growth and spread of cancers and diseases
Location
Mostly in neck, armpits and groin area
Organs: Bone marrow, thymus, lymph nodes and spleen

4. Reproductive System Function Location Organs
to produce gametes and help in reproduction
Location
Head & “nether regions”
Organs
external genitalia, testicles and ovaries, and other sex – specific internal organs

5. Endocrine System Function Location All over your body Organs
Regulates metabolic activities & body chemistry; makes hormones
Location
All over your body
Organs
Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, and other ductless glands

6. Integumentary System
Function - Covers and protects the body. Regulates temperature
Location
All over body
Organs
Skin, nails, hair and glands

7. The Skeletal System Functions Location Organs All over your body
Movement, Support, & Protection
Location
All over your body
Organs
Bones, Joints, & Cartilage
Fun fact: You are born with 350 bones, but as an adult you have only 206!

8. Muscular System Function Movement & support Location
All over [inside] body
Organs
Muscles (smooth, skeletal, cardiac)

9. Physiology Standard 9a
Students know how the complementary activity of major body systems provides cells with oxygen and nutrients and removes toxic waste products such as carbon dioxide.

10. Cardiovascular System
Function
passes nutrients, gases (especially O2 & CO2 !), hormones, etc. to and from cells in the body
Location
Thoracic cavity & All over the body
Organs
Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries & the blood

11. Respiratory System Function Location Organs
takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
Location
Upper half of body
Organs
trachea, lungs, diaphragm, and bronchus

12. Digestive System Function Location Organs
Receives and breaks down food (*glucose*) so it can be used by cells
Location
From mouth to anus
Organs
salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, liver, intestines, anus

13. Excretory System Function
Gets rid of metabolic wastes and regulates fluid balance and acid- base balance
Location
All over your body
Organs
Sweat glands, Kidneys, urinary bladder, urethra, anus