Discovery Health "Body Systems"

WHAT'S INSIDE: BODY SYSTEMS

Your body is pretty amazing. At any given point you have many biological processes going on -- circulatory, digestive, brain & central nervous systems and more. Learn about these body systems as well as the eye, ears, nose and throat.

Brain & Central Nervous System
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat
Immune System
Kidney & Urinary Tract
Lymphatic System
Musculoskeletal System
Respiratory System

Brain & Central Nervous System
The brain performs an incredible number of tasks and nervous system is a network of specialized tissues that regulates thoughts, sensations, basic body functions and more. Explore the many functions of the brain & the central nervous system.
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Circulatory System
The heart is a hollow, muscular organ that maintains blood circulation throughout the body. Learn how the circulatory system - your heart, blood vessels and blood - bring nutrients to the body.
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Digestive System
The digestive system is in charge of absorbing and transporting nutrients your body needs in order to thrive -- and it gets rid of all the waste the body doesn't need. Discover how saliva breaks down the food you eat and more.
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Endocrine System
The endocrine system comprises a number of glands that produce hormones with a varied array of vital functions. Learn more about how the adrenal glands, pituitary glands and the pancreas works.
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Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat
The eyes, ears, nose and throat are interconnected organs that are vital parts of several body systems. Discover how these organs work as well as conditions that can affect them.
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- Ear
- Nose & Throat
- Eye
Immune System
Inside your body, there is a mechanism designed to defend you from millions of bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins and parasites. Find out the different components and how the human immune system works.
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- Immune Response
- Why do we get sick?
- What is herd immunity?
- Why does your body temperature rise when you have a virus such as the flu?
Kidney & Urinary Tract
The role of the urinary system is to cleanse the blood. Arterial blood is filtered through the kidneys and returned to the circulation. Learn more about how the urinary system monitors the concentration of salts and other necessary nutrients.
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- Urination
- Kidney Stones
Lymphatic System
The lymph system is the body's drainage system. It is composed of a network of vessels and small structures called lymph nodes. Explore the difference between antibodies and the immune system.
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- What is lymph?
- Lymph Nodes
- The Lymph System
- Lymphatics and the breast
Musculoskeletal System
Bones and muscles -- the musculoskeletal system -- are what make the body move. Learn how every movement of the body is the result of the coordination of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
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Respiratory System
The respiratory system includes the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Discover how the respiratory system supplies blood with necessary oxygen and relieves it of the waste product carbon dioxide.
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