• Main control center

• Includes sensory organs

such as the brain, spinal
cord, and nerves
• Detects external and
internal stimuli
• Integrates activities
• Consists of hormone-
secreting endocrine
glands and cells
• Control activity of other
organ systems
• Distribution of
materials and heat
• Helps maintain pH
• Collects and returns
tissue fluid to the
blood
• Immunity
• Includes skin and
structures derived from it
• Protects the body
• Moderates temperature
• Excretes some wastes
• Detects external stimuli
• Movement
• Posture
• Heat production for
temperature
regulation
• Support
• Muscle attachment
• Hematopoiesis
• Mineral storage
• Takes in oxygen
• Expels Carbon
dioxide
• Takes in food and water
• Digestion and absorption
of nutrients
• Elimination of food
residues
• Maintains volume
and composition
of blood
• Excretes excess
fluid and waste
• Female: produces eggs;
nourishes and protects
developing offspring

• Male: Produces sperm and

transfers them to a female