anatomy and physiology body systems chapter 1 Flashcards
integumentary system
provides protection
regulate body temperature
site of cutaneous, some glands;
synthesizes vitamin D;
prevents water loss- —
hair, skin assoc. with glands and toenails
skeleton system
provides support
protection site of hemopoiesis (blood cell production)
stores calcium & phosphorus
provides sites for ligament & muscle attachments
skull, upper/lower limb bones, sternum, rib, vertebrae, sacrum, knee joint, cartilage
muscular system
produces body movement
generates heat when muscles contact
pectorails major muscle, aponeurosis, tendons, and sartorius muscle
nervous system
regulatory system that controls muscles and some glands, responds to sensory stimuli and helps control all other systems of the body— also responsible for consciousness, intelligence, and memory
central nervous system, brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, and nerves
endocrine system
glands, cell clusters, secrete hormones ( some which regulate development, growth and metabolism maintain homeostasis of blood composition and volume; control digestive processes and control reproductive function
hypothalamus, glad, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, kidney, testes (mates) males – ovaries (women)
respiratory system
responsible for exchange of gases carbon dioxide, oxygen, between blood and the air in the lungs
nasal cavity, nose, pharynx (throat), trachea, larynx (voice box), bronchi, and lungs
cardiovascular system
consists of the heart (is pump) and blood vessels in order to distribute hormones, nutrients, gases, and pick up waste products heart; blood vessels
heart; blood vessels
lymphatic system
transports and filters lymph interstitial fluid that is collected in and transported through lymph vessels, and may participate in an immune response
tonsils, thymus, thoracic duct, cervical lymph nodes, axillary lymph nodes, spleen, inguinal lymph nodes, popliteal lymph node, lymph vessel
urinary system
filters the blood to remove waste products and biologically active molecules, concentrates waste products in the form of urine, and expels urine from the body
kidney, urinary bladder, ureter, and urethra
digestive system
mechanically and chemically digests food, absorbs nutrients, and expels waste products
salivary gland, oral cavity (mouth), esophagus, liver, stomach, large/small intestine
female reproductive system
female sex cells (oocytes) and female hormones (estrogen) and progesterone receives sperm from male, site of fertilization of oocyte, site growth and development of embryo and fetus; produces and secretes breastmilk for nourishment of newborn mammary glands, ovary, uterus, uterine tube, vagina; external genitalia (clitoris & labia)
male reproductive system
produces male sex cells (sperm) and male hormones (testosterone) transfers sperm to female
ductus deferens; prostate gland, urethra, testis, scrotum, seminal vesicle, epididymis; penis
