Body Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Integumentary
A
Forms external body covering protects deeper tissue from injury
Helps regulate body temperature
Location of cutaneous nerve receptors
SKIN
2
Q
Muscular
A
muscles
Produce movement
Maintains posture
Produces heat
3
Q
Nervous
A
brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors
Control center of the body
4
Q
Endocrine
A
glands Secretes regulatory hormones Growth Reproduction Metabolism
5
Q
Cardiovascular
A
heart, blood vessels Transports materials in body via blood pumped by heart Oxygen Carbon dioxide Nutrients Wastes
6
Q
Lymphatic
A
thoracic duct, lymph nodes
Involved in immunity
7
Q
Respiratory
A
Keeps blood supplied with oxygen
Removes carbon dioxide
8
Q
Gastrointestinal
A
intestines
Breaks down food
Allows for nutrient absorption
Eliminates waste
9
Q
Excretory
A
kidney, bladder
Eliminates nitrogenous wastes
10
Q
Reproductive
A
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11
Q
Skeletal
A
Protects and supports body organs
Provides muscle attachment for movement
Site of blood cell formation
Stores minerals
