"Is Food Killing You?"
By: Group 5
The Main Functions of the Human Body
There are 11 Body Systems in the Human Body
Circulatory- It transport blood through out the body; The Main Function are Transportation of blood.
Respiratory- It's like your breathing system, brings in oxygen and brings out carbon dioxide; The Main Functions are the airway, the lungs, and the muscles of respiration.
Skeletal- Think of as all your bones and joints; The Main Functions are part of Movement, Mechanical, and Protection.
Muscular- Controls the movement of the body; The Main Functions are Movement, and Flexibility.
Digestive- The tool to break-down foods into energy and nutrients; The Main Functions are Ingestion, Secretion, Mixing and Movement, Digestion, Absorption, and Excretion.
Integumentary - Basically your skin, hair etc.; The Main Functions are Protection, and Nutrients.
Nervous- Basically your brain, spinal cord, and nerves; The Main Functions are sensory neurons, inter-neurons, and motor neurons.
Endocrine- Your glands and hormones; The Main Functions are Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, Thyroid, Adrenal glands (Types of Glands), release hormones, etc.
Our Food Item
The Hamburger goes through the esophagus then to the stomach where the food turns into acid and the waste goes to the kidney (when you go to the restroom)
Breaking Down Process
It Starts:
1st the Mouth
2nd the Esophagus ( A long tube )
3rd the Stomach
4th the Small Intestine
5th the Large Intestine
6th the Waste