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| Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients into the body, giving the body energy. |
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| Fights unwanted bacteria and germs in the body, keeping the body healthy. |
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| Produces hormones in glands that are secreted directly into the blood. These hormones regulate bodily functions. |
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| Works with almost all of the systems of the body to move messages to and from your brain, including those about sensation, motion and organ function. |
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| Takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide and water. |
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| Consists of hair, skin and nails. Acts as a protective barrier from the outside world. |
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| Filters and eliminates liquid and cellular waste. |
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| Moves blood around the body, delivering oxygen and removing carbon dioxide waste. |
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