Body+Systems

=Body Systems=

=Integumentary =

Thomas Overbury said, in 1613, that "Beauty is only skin deep." I wonder if he realized that our skin-the part we see- is DEAD?!? Centuries later, an author by the name of Dorothy Parker elaborated on this by saying that, "Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone!" Quite funny, but remember that "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." The skin is our largest organ. We might not think a whole lot about it, but it helps protect us more than we have ever imagined. Let's learn what we can about this vital organ. = = = = =Skeletal= Dem bones! Dem bones! Lets study those bones of ours. Click to go to the page to find other websites and activities that can be used to make studying this system easier!

=Muscular= Are you a muscle head? We have a lot of muscles that enable us to survive. You're responsible for knowing some of the most prominant muscles in our bodies. Go to this page to get extra help and see how this system helps us out. = Nervous = The brain- part of our nervous system- is responsible for running these incredible bodies of ours. Go to this page for extra help in storing this system's information in your brain! = Special Senses = These are the special sense organs that enable us to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. This is a very informative and interesting chapter. =__ Endocrine __= You probably don't know a whole lot about this system of the body, but you'll definitely know you've got some problems if it gets messed up! This system works in conjunction with your nervous system to run your body through the production of hormones. Click on this page to learn more about the system.

= __Blood__ = No, blood is NOT a body system, but it is an EXTREMELY important fluid that carries much needed substances to every cell of your body! Click on this page to find out why vampires are SOOOO interested. :)

=__Lymphatic System__= This body system is usually not well known by most students. If asked, they would be hard pressed to even name an organ that belongs to this system. The lymphatic system // aids the immune system //in destroying pathogens and filtering waste so that the lymph can be safely returned to the circulatory system. To // remove excess fluid, waste, debris, dead blood cells, pathogens, cancer cells, and toxins // from these cells and the tissue spaces between them.

=Cardiovascular System = Oh, how our hearts break with unrequited love. We really know our hearts, or do we? How much do you ACTUALLY know about this extremely important organ. If it stops, well, you DIE! I don't really think that unrequited love will cause your death, but there are other problems associated with your heart that might. Let's learn about this system.

=__ Digestive System __= You are what you eat. Isn't that what you have heard? The digestive system takes what we ingest (and sometimes it isn't very healthy stuff), breaks it down, and our cells are able to get the nutrition they need to survive. We'll look at this very important system that really brings comfort to many of us. Think about turkey and dressing, homemade ice cream, and chocolate cake! Some of us with a sweet tooth are probably pretty hungry right now!