Bodily Systems Flashcards
What are the 11 Bodily Systems?
Cardivascular System Digestive System Endocrine System Immune System Integumentary System Muscular System Nervous System Reproductive System Respiratory System Skeletal System Urinary System
What are the main parts of the Cardiovascular System?
What is it’s primary function?
Consists of the heart, vessels and blood. Its primary function is to supply nutrients and remove waste from the body tissues.
What are the main parts of the Digestive System?
What is it’s primary function?
Consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and the auxiliary organs – liver and pancreas – that produce digestive hormones
and enzymes. This complex system is responsible for nutrient breakdown, absorption and assimilation.
What are the main parts of the Endocrine System?
What is it’s primary function?
Made up of hormone-secreting glands. Hormones are chemical compounds that regulate many important processes including growth, immunity, metabolism, reproduction, mood and digestion.
What are the main parts of the Immune System?
What is it’s primary function?
Complex cohort of highly specialized cells, proteins, tissues and organs that make up the body’s defense system against internal and foreign disease causing
agents.
What are the main parts of the Integumentary System?
What is it’s primary function?
The skin, hair and nails form the outer layer of the body, or the integumentary system. It functions to protect internal organs from impact, prevents water loss, regulates body temperature and protects the body against foreign pathogens and harmful toxins. The skin is also a host to a large community of symbiotic microorganisms that produce a moisturizing
layer and aid in immune function.
What are the main parts of the Muscular System?
What is it’s primary function?
Comprised of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle. It
supports posture, movement, blood circulation and digestion. The muscular system is also responsible for generating heat through the contraction of muscles.
What are the main parts of the Nervous System?
What is it’s primary function?
Made up of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, composed of nerves. The nervous system is directly and indirectly responsible for controlling nearly every bodily process, including
movement, cognitive processes and maintenance of vital organ functions.
What are the main parts of the Reproductive System?
What is it’s primary function?
Consists of hormone-secreting glands in the brain and the reproductive organs.
What are the main parts of the Respiratory System?
What is it’s primary function?
Includes the mouth, nose, diaphragm, the trachea and the airways that reach deep into the lungs. The respiratory system works in tandem with the circulatory
system in order to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body tissues.
What are the main parts of the Skeletal System?
What is it’s primary function?
Provides support and movement, protects internal organs against impact, stores minerals, produces blood cells and aids in hormone regulation
What are the main parts of the Urinary System?
What is it’s primary function?
Consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and the urethra. The urinary system serves a number of critical functions, including the filtration of toxins, balance of
blood pH and electrolytes, maintenance of blood pressure and the elimination of waste through urine.
