anatomy organ systems Flashcards
body system organization
what is a cell?
and where is it on the pyramid
basic unit of life, different and specialized functions
bottom on the pyramid(5th)
body system organization
what is tissue?
placement on the pyramid?
a group of cells that share a common function
fourth on the pyramid
body system organization
what is an organ?
placement on the pyramid
a group of different tissues: very specialized functions
third on the pyramid
body system organization
what is an organ system?
placement on the pyramid?
a group of organs working together
second on the pyramid
body system organization
what is an organism?
placement on the pyramid?
collaboration of all organ systems
first on the pyramid (most abundant)
organ systems
what is the function of the endocrine system
what does it do
organs: glands
function: works with the nervous system to regulate chemicals and metabolic activity
organ systems
what is the function of the integumentary system?
what does it do
organs: hair, skin, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands
function: protection,regulation of body temp, insulation, fluid regulation, sensory receptor support
organ systems
what is the function of the urinary system?
what does it do
organs: bladder, kidneys, ureters, urethra
function: filter waste from blood, maintain electrolyte balance, store and transport urine waste
organ systems
what is the function of the digestive system?
what does it do
organs: mouth, esophagus, tongue, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
function: receive, breakdown and process food. eliminate waste products
organ systems
what is the function of the respiratory system?
what does it do
organs: nasal cavity, trachea, lungs, pharynx, larynx, bronchi
function: receive gases from environment, exchange of gases (air and co2) between air and blood
organ systems
what is the function of the cardiovascular system?
what does it do
organs: heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries
function: move substance through blood to transport to cells and tissues
organ systems
what is the function of the reproductive system?
what does it do
male organs: prostate, scrotum, testes, epidymides, ductus, deferentia
female organs: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina
male function: produce, maintian, and transport sperm cells
female function: produce and matain egg cells, receive sperm cells, support the development of an embryo, birthing process
organ systems
what is the function of the nervous system
what does it do
organs: brain, spinal cord, nerves
function: interpret stimuli, stimulate change
organ systems
what is the function of the muscular system
what does it do
organs: muscles, tendons
function: movement, strengths
organ systems
what is the function of the skeletal system
what does it do
organs: bones, cartilage, ligaments
function: provide movement, framework, soft tissue protection, blood protection, fat and mineral storage
