Body Systems Flashcards
To cover and protect the body;first line of defence
Integumentary system
Major structures include :
Dermis,epidermis, oil gland, sweat gland
Integumentary
To provide support support and protection; works with muscles for movement
Skeletal system
Major organs include :
Bone, cartilage,ligament, tendon
Skeletal system
To transport materials throughout the body
Cardiovascular / circulatory system
Major organs include :
Arteries, capillaries,heart, veins, aerial, ventricles
Cardiovascular / circulatory system
Filters blood and eliminated liquid waste
Excretory system
Major organs include :
Bladder, kidneys, ureters, urethra
Excretory system
Works with skeletal system for movement
Muscular system
Make organs include :
The heart (cardiac muscle ), blood vessels( smooth muscle ), shoulder muscles (skeletal muscle )
muscular system
To exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen
Respiratory system
Major organs include :
Alveoli ,bronchi, diaphragm, larynx ,lungs, trachea
Respiratory system
To regulate body activity; sends and recieves electric messages
Nervous system
Major organs include :
Brain, neurons, spinal cord
Nervous system
These two systems work closely together to drain lymph and rid body of foreign invaders
Lymphatic/ immune system
Major organs include :
Lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, white blood cells
Lymphatic/ immune system
Chemical communication through hormones
Endocrine system
Major organs include :
Adrenal gland, pancreas, pituitary gland, thymus gland , thyroid gland
Endocrine system
For the production of gametes ; develops organisms
Reproductive system
Major organs include :
Ovaries, testes, uterus
Reproductive system
To breakdown food for energy and nutrients absorption
Digestive system
Major organs include:
Esophagus, Gail bladder, liver, large intestine, mouth, pancreas, rectum, stomach, small intestine
Digestive system
