Body Organ Systems Flashcards
Integumentary System
Hair, skin, nail, sweat glands
Skeletal System
Bones, related cartilage, joints, and ligaments
Muscular System
Muscles and Tendons
Lymphatic System
Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, various organs
Respiratory System
Lungs, airways, respiratory muscles
Digestive System
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and various organs
Nervous System
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors
Endocrine System
Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, and glands
Cardiovascular System
Heart, blood vessels and blood
Urinary System
Kidneys, urinary bladder, ureters, and urethra
Female Reproductive System
Ovaries, uterus, mammary glands, vagina and other structures
Male Reproductive System
Penis, testes and various other structures
What is the function of the Integumentary System?
To protect body from damage, control body temperature, impede loss of water, and assist in production of Vitamin D.
What is the function of the Skeletal System?
Framework of the body that lends support and protection, creates blood cells, permits movement and provides storage for fats and minerals.
What is the function of the Muscular System?
Facilitate movement, generate body heat, and sustain posture.
What is the function of the Lymphatic System?
Eliminates foreign materials from circulation, fights illness, regulates tissue fluid level and absorbs fatty acids contained in the digestive tract.
What is the function of the Respiratory system?
Exchanges molecules of carbon dioxide and oxygen between the external environment and the blood. Also maintains blood pH
What is the function of the Digestive System?
Mechanical and chemical digestion of food, absorbing nutrients and expelling waste products from the body
What is the function of the Nervous System?
Sensory perception, exercising control over body movement, cognitive reasoning and a vast array of physiological processes
What is the function of the Endocrine System?
Release hormones; influences growth and development metabolism, reproduction and other physiological processes
What is the function of the Cardiovascular System?
Utilize blood as a vehicle: distributes gases, nutrients, hormones, and waste products. Also helps with immune response and body Temperature maintenance.
What is the function of the Urinary System?
Maintains blood pH regulates water balance and expels waste products from the blood
What is the function of the Female Reproductive System?
Produces oocytes, provides location for fertilization and fetal development. Also produces hormones which facilitate lactation and sexual behaviors and functions
What is the function of the Male Reproductive System?
Production of sperm cells and hormones which facilitate sexual behaviors and functions
