anatomy and physiology Flashcards
thyroid cartilage
“adams apple”
xiphoid process
the inferior part of the sternum, or breastbone
structures of the musculoskeletal system
bones, joints, muscles
functions of the musculoskeletal system
skeleton supports and protects the body, forms blood cells, and stores minerals. Muscles produce movement
structures of the respiratory system
nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, and lungs
functions of the respiratory system
obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body
structures of the cardiovascular system
heart, arteries, veins
functions of the cardiovascular system
pumps blood throughout the entire body to provide nutrients, oxygen, and wastes.
structures of blood
plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
functions of blood
transports oxygen, protects the body from pathogens, and promotes blood clots to avoid excess bleeding
structures of the lymphatic system
tonsils/adenoids, thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels
function of the lymphatic system
helps to maintain the fluid balance in the body and contributes to the bodies immune system
structures of the nervous system
brain, spinal cord, and nerves
function of the nervous system
receives sensory information and coordinates the bodies response
structures of the digestive system
Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine ( colon ), liver, gallbladder, pancreas
functions of the digestive system
ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients from foods
structures of the integumentary system
skin, hair, nails, sweat glands
functions of the integumentary system
forms protective barrier and aids in temperature regulation
structures of the endocrine system
pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, ovaries.
function of the endocrine system
regulates metabolic / hormonal activities in the body
structures of the renal/ urinary system
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
function of the renal/urinary system
filters waste products out of the blood and flushes them from the body
structures of the male reproductive system
testes, epididymis, vas deferens, penis, seminal vesicles, prostate gland
function of the male reproductive system
produces sperm for reproduction
