Matching Pairs Body System Interactions Part IV - FlashcardsOnline version Body System Interactions Part IV - Flashcards by Benjamin D Morgan 1 Respiratory and circulatory 2 Muscular and digestive 3 Digestive and nervous 4 Circulatory and digestive 5 Respiratory and digestive 6 Skeletal and digestive 7 Nervous and muscular 8 Circulatory and muscular 9 Circulatory and skeletal 10 Respiratory and muscular 11 Digestive and respiratory 12 Circulatory and nervous The liver removes waste products from the blood When there is a tear or injury in muscle nerves send messages to the brain Blood brings important nutrients from food (like calcium) to the bones Nutrients from food are provided for bones (calcium for strong bones) Diaphragm, an involuntary muscle, forces breath in and out Blood, oxygen, and food are pumped to the muscles Brain regulates heart rate and blood pressure Muscles of the digestive system need oxygen to function muscles of the respiratory system need energy from digested food in order to function Oxygenated blood is pumped through the heart and then circulated through cells. Red blood cells move oxygen and carbon dioxide through the blood. Alveoli exchange gas with capillaries. Muscles in the jaw help the teeth grind the food, and the involuntary smooth muscles of the stomach breaks down the food. Food and nutrients in blood give energy to the muscles digestive system sends messages to brain when your hungry or full