Body Systems
100% Hardcore Truth
By Chris Walker Fitness Professional
The human body is incredibly awesome and is really just a bunch of systems that work together. Here’s a quick breakdown of the major body systems.
Integumentary System:
Bodily system consisting of the skin and associating structures such as hair, nails, sweat glands and sebaceous glands.
Skeletal System:
System of the bone and cartilage that protect and support the body.
Muscular System:
System of large skeletal muscles, the cardiac muscle and smooth muscles of the internal organs.
Lymphatic System:
Subsystem of the circulatory system which protects the body against disease.
Urinary System:
Main excretory system of the body which consists of the kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra.
Digestive System:
The digestive system is responsible for the break down of foods and waste elimination
The Endocrine System:
The hormone centre, consists of the glands and tissues that release hormones and work with the nervous system to regulate metabolism.
The Nervous System:
Consist of the brain and spinal cord, sens organs and nerves that regulate the body.
The Circulatory System:
Serves as the transport system for the body.
The Cardiovascular System:
Serves as a transport system and consists of the heart and blood vessels.
The Respiratory System:
Supplies oxygen to the body and removes carbon dioxide, consists of the lungs and air passageways.
Recognizing each body system and making sure it's functioning at its best is the key to being healthy.
Chris Walker is the founder of chriswalkerfitnessmaniac.com located in Kitchener, Ontario. Chris is a certified fitness trainer, (CFT) and actively works with medical doctors and health care professionals in helping their patients to reduce bodyfat restore musculoskeletal strength and gain control over their blood sugar readings, good and bad blood fats and blood pressure readings, among other critical fitness issues. Chris is a member of International Sports Sciences Association, (ISSA) and Canfitpro Organization. Chris has made TV appearances on Global Television and is a published author. Chris produces a book that he gives to all readers titled, "New Body", everything you need to transform your body.
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