Human Body Systems Integumentary System • protects body from damage; consists of skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands Nervous System • network of nerve cells and fibers that send electrical messages throughout your body; made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves Endocrine System • collection of glands that secrete hormones Immune System • the body’s defense against foreign substances and infectious organisms Lymphatic System • vessels that carry lymph throughout the body; help fight against infections Reproductive System • collection of organs that work together for the purpose of reproducing Review Cardiovascular System • circulates blood throughout the body; consists of the heart and blood vessels Respiratory System • a system in which your lungs absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide Skeletal System • provides a frame that supports and protects your body parts; consists of bones and other connective tissues Muscular System • works with the skeletal system to help you move; consist of muscles Digestive System • breaks down food; includes the esophagus, stomach, and intestines Urinary System • produces, stores, and eliminates fluid wastes