Anatomy 1 Flashcards
Cardiovascular Function/Organs
Function: Transports nutrients, wastes, and gases
Organs: Heart, veins, blood
Digestive Function/Organs
Function: Processes food and absorbs nutrients
Organs: Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder
Endocrine Function/Organs
Function: Releases hormones, directs activities in other systems
Organs: Pancreas, adrenal glands, thyroid gland
Integumentary Function/Organs
Function: Protects against environmental hazards, produces hair
Organs: Skin, hair follicles, sweat glands
Lymphatic Functions/Organs
Function: Defends against infections
Organs: Lymph nodes, spleen, thymus
Muscular Functions/Organs
Function: Allows movement, produces heat
Organs: Muscles, tendons
Nervous Function/Organs
Function: Directs stimuli response, coordinates activities of other systems
Organs: Brain, spinal cord
Reproductive Function/Organs
Function: Produces cells and hormones
Organs: Testes, Ovaries, Uterus
Respiratory Functions/Organs
Functions: Gas exchanges with the outside environment
Organs: Alveoli, pharynx, trachea
Skeletal Functions/Organs
Functions: Provides support & protection. Form blood
Organs: Bones, joints
Urinary Functions/Organs
Functions: Eliminates liquid wastes
Organs: Kidneys, bladder, urethra