Body System Checklist

Circulatory System

• Major functions of circulatory system

- heart -arteries -blood -

• Diagram that includes the major parts - heart, artery, vein, capillary - and list the function(s) of

each.

• Describe each of the components of blood- red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, &
plasma

-​plasma- dissolves salts and proteins

-red blood cells- 40% of blood volume carries oxygen and delivers it to body tissue

-white blood cells- defending body against infections

- platelets- help in clotting process by gathering at bleeding site

• Describe the path blood travels through your body

-the blood travels through two large veins, vena cava.

• Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. Use 2 examples.

- there are 8 systems in the body, and the two major systems are nervous and respiratory system.
the nervous system is in control of the whole body and all the moves you makes and the
respiratory system keeps you alive by making you breathe correctly

• Describe two diseases associated with your body system

-chronic disease

- asthma

Digestive System

• Major functions of digestive system

- the mouth and the anus.

• Diagram that includes the major parts - mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver,

pancreas, and large intestine - and list the function(s) of each.

• Describe the path food travels throughout the digestive system.

-the food is taken into the body it breaks it down and from the mouth to the stomach

• Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. Use 2 examples.

Endocrine System

• Major functions of endocrine system

-the endocrine system is made of glands and will produce hormones

• Describe what hormones are and what they do

-hormone are chemical substances act like molecules in the body, the hormones travel throughout the
body to make the organs works

• Diagram that includes the major parts - hypothalamus, pituitary, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid,

adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, and testes - and list the function(s) of each.

• Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. Use at least 2 examples.

-each system has to rely on one another in albe to keep functioning properly. they all work together as a
team

• Describe 2 diseases associated with your body system.

-genetic diseases

-non genetic diseases

Excretory System
• Major functions of excretory system

- the major functions are kidneys, bladder, and skin

• Diagram that includes the major parts - lungs, kidneys, urinary bladder, ureter, urethra, liver,

and skin - and list the function(s) of each.

• Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least 2
examples.

• Find 5 fun facts about your body system.

- The human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap.
- Between birth and death, the human body goes from having 300 bones, to just 206.
- Hearts can beat outside of their bodies.
- When you blush, the inside of your stomach does too
- In cases of extreme starvation, the brain will begin to eat itself.

• Describe 2 diseases associated with your body system.

- Kidney failure
- Diabetic nephropathy.

Muscular System

• Major functions of muscular system

• Describe the function and locations of each type of muscle – skeletal muscle, smooth muscle,
and cardiac muscle
• Diagram that includes the major muscles in the body - biceps, oblique abdominis, sartorius,
deltoid, orbicularis oculi, sternomastoid, gastrocnemius, pectoral, temporalis, gluteus maximus,

quadriceps, tibialis, masseter, rectus abdominis, and triceps

• Describe how muscles work in pairs to make parts of the body move using the biceps and triceps
as an example.

- the biceps and triceps muscles work together to allow you to bend and straighten your elbow.
When you want to bend your elbow, your biceps muscle contracts, and, at the same time, the
triceps muscle relaxes.

• Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least 2
examples.

• Describe 2 diseases associated with your body system.

- tetanus
- muscular dystrophy

Nervous System

• Description and major functions of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.

• Diagram that includes the major parts - brain, spinal cord, nerves, and neurons - and list the

function(s) of each.

• Describe the path a nerve impulse travels throughout your body from stimulus to response.

• Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least 2
examples.
• Describe 2 diseases associated with your body system.

- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis

Respiratory System

• Major functions of respiratory system

• Diagram that includes the major parts - trachea, lungs, diaphragm, epiglottis, larynx, vocal cords

- and list the function(s) of each.

• Describe the “breathing” process.

• Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least 2
examples.

• Describe 2 diseases associated with your body system.

- asthma
- chronic obstructive pulmonary

Skeletal System

• Major functions of skeletal system

• Diagram that includes the major parts -bones, ligaments, and tendon - and list the function(s) of
each. NOTE: Your diagram should also include the following bones in the body: cranium, clavicle,
humerus, scapula, sternum, rib, vertebra, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges, pelvis (may list

parts), femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, and metatarsals.

• Describe each of the following joints and where they are located: hinge, pivot, and
ball-and-socket. You may include other joints as well.

• Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least 2
examples.

• Describe 2 diseases associated with your body system.

- osteoporosis
- osteomalacia

1. What is homeostasis? Why is it important?

Answer:​ Humans' internal body temperature is a great example of homeostasis. When an individual is
healthy, his or her body temperature retains a temperature 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Cells
depend on the body environment to live and function. Homeostasis keeps the body
environment under control and keeps the conditions right for cells to live and function. Without
the right body conditions, certain processes (eg osmosis) and proteins (eg enzymes) will not
function properly.