1B Flashcards
Integumentary
Skin, hair, nails, cutaneous glands
Integumentary
Skin, hair, nails, cutaneous glands
Function of integumentary
Protection, water retention, thermoregulation, vitamin d synthesis, cutaneous sensation, nonverbal communication
Skeletal
Bones, cartilages, ligaments
Functions of skeletal
Support, movement, protect viscera, blood formation, mineral storage, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Muscular
Skeletal muscles
Functions of muscular
Movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production
Lymphoid
Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils
Functions of lymphoid
Recovery of excess fluid in tissue, detection of pathogens, production of immune cells, defense against disease
Respiratory
Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Functions of respiratory
Absorption of O2, discharge of CO2, acid-base balance, speech
Urinary
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Functions of urinary
Elimination of wastes, regulation of blood volume and pressure, stimulates RBC formation, control of fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and detoxification
Nervous
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia
Functions of nervous
Rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control, and sensation
Endocrine
Pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes and ovaries
Functions of endocrine
Hormone production, internal chemical communication and coordination
Circulatory
Heart, blood vessels
Functions of circulatory
Distribution of nutrients, oxygen, wastes, hormones, electrolytes, heat, immune cells, and antibodies
Fluid electrolyte, acid-base balance
Digestive
Teeth, tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Functions of digestive
Nutrient breakdown and absorption; liver functions include metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, synthesis of plasma proteins, disposal of drugs, toxins, hormones and cleansing of blood
Male reproductive
Testes, epididymides, spermatic ducts, seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands, penis
Function of male reproductive
Production and delivery of sperm, secretion of sex hormones
Female reproductive
Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands
Functions of female reproductive
Production of eggs, site of fertilization and fetal development, fetal nourishment, birth, lactation, secretion of sex hormones