Each body system has many functions. In fact, each system has many more functions than what a seven minute
video clip can cover! Below is a list of major overall body system functions. In each box, write the name of the body
system that best fits the description. The wording is not necessarily identical to the video clip-you may need to think
about these!
2. Protects from water loss and outside environment:
4. Major role in gas exchange:
6. Provides active defense against pathogens:
8. Allows for movement:
10. Transports gases and nutrients:
12. Coordinates involuntary and voluntary responses:
3. Major role in hormone production:
5. Excretes waste material and very important for
homeostasis:
7. Involved in the mechanical and chemical breakdown
of food:
9. Provides ability to reproduce
11. Supports the body with structure: