Human Body Systems

6th Grade Glenside Middle School

What is in our bodies?

• Our body is made up of different systems

• Systems are made up of organs

• Organs are made up of tissues

• Tissues are made up of cells

Look at it like this….

5) A person = many systems working together

2) Tissue = Same type of cells working together

1) Cells – smallest living part of your body

4) System = Many different organs working together

3) Organ = many different types of tissues working together

Ok…so what is a system?

• Definition: a group of organs that work together on the same job

What are the different systems?

• Nervous System• Skeletal System• Muscular System• Circulatory System• Respiratory System• Digestive System• Urinary System• Endocrine System• Immune System

All of these body systems work together to keep us alive and healthy!