11 Organ Systems Flashcards
Reproductive System
Contain sex-producing cells and organs that play a part of transport of these cells and development of the fetus.
Accompanying Organs: Uterus, Vagina, Penis, And seminal vesicles.
Urinary System
Rids the body of wastes, adjusting the chemical balance of bodily fluid.
Accompanying Organs: Kidneys are filters, Urinary bladder is storage for urine, Uterers connect the kidneys to the bladder, And the urethra is the exit tube.
Nervous System
Interprets environment, processes information, and decides reflexive response.
Accompanying Organs:
Brain,
Spinal cord,
And nerves.
Muscular System
Muscles move, strengthen joints, generate heat, among other functions.
Accompanying Organs:
Muscles
Respiratory System
The lungs exchange gases between the air and blood.
Accompanying Organs: Nose, Larynx, Trachea, And lungs.
Skeletal System
Supports body, protects delicate organs, and produces blood.
Accompanying Organs:
Bones themselves.
Lymphatic System
Protecting the body for foreign particles, such as bacteria and viruses.
It makes up the immune system, which is made of cells to defend the body.
Accompanying Organs: Lymph nodes, Spleen, Thymus, And tonsils.
Integumentary System
Protecting the body from microorganisms entering the body and creates vitamin D.
Accompanying Organs:
Skin
Digestive System
Providing nutrients to the body and removes waste.
Accompanying Organs: Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Liver, And intestines.
Endocrine System
Responsible for producing hormones.
Accompanying Organs: Thyroid glands, Endocrine glands, Pancreas, And Gonads.
Circulatory System
The heart is the pump, and the blood vessels deliver and return.
Accompanying Organs:
Heart,
And blood vessels.