Body systems Flashcards
What is the function of Cardiovascular?
The cardiovascular system brings oxygen and nutrients through blood vessels
clotting stops bleeding
removes waste products for disposal
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Gas exchange
delivers oxygen to the cells
Protects airways from harmful substances and irritants
removes waste gases including carbon dioxide
What is the function of skeletal system?
allows movement
protects and supports organs
stores mineral in the bones(bone marrow, vitamin d)
Muscular system
responsible for movement
maintains posture
stabilizes joints
controls heart beat
Digestive system
Breaks down and absorbs nutrients from food + lipids
indigestion
Nervous system
Memory and learning voluntary control of movement controls body internal environment to maintain homeostasis responds to stimuli integration of information
Endocrine
metabolism
growth and development
sexual functions
heart rate
Lymphatic and immune system
Maintain body fluids
removing cellular waste
blockages
protects body from diseases/infections
Renal
produces stores and eliminates waste
releases hormones
controls blood pressure
gets rid of waste and toxins in the body
Reproductive system
Produces sperm and eggs cells
produces hormones
to nurture developing offspring