A&P Organ system Flashcards
Cardiovascular
Transports nutrients, chemical messengers, gases and waste in blood.
Heart and blood vessels
Respiratory
Adds oxygen to blood and removes CO2 from blood
Digestive
Breaks down food in to units that can be absorbed into the body
Eliminates wastes and non-digestible fiber in food.
Mouth, salivary gland, pharynx, esophagus, stomach
Digestive Com.
Mouth, salivary gland, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, gallbladder
respiratory com
Nose, pharynx (throat), larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Urinary
Removes nitrogenous wastes
maintains body fluid volume, ph, and, electrolyte levels through urine production
Urinary com
Kidneys
ureters
urinary bladder
urethra
Integumentary
Provides a protective barrier for the body and aids in production of Vitamin D
Contains sensory receptors for pain, touch,and temp (thermoregulation)
Integumentary com
Skin hair nails sweat glands oil glands
Lymphatic and immune
Returns fluid to cardiovascular system
detects, filters and eliminates disease-causing organisms like cancer cells
Lymphatic and immune
Lymphatic vesels and ducts lymph nodes spleen thymus done marrow
Skeletal
Protects major organs
provides levers and support for body movement
Skeletal com
Bones
Cartilage
Joints
Muscular
Moves bones and maintains posture
Muscular com
Skeletal muscles
tendons
