Body systems Flashcards
Skeletal: representative organs
bones
Skeletal: function (SSMP)
support/structure/movement/protection
Nervous: representative organs
brain, spinal cord, nerves
Nervous: function
Coordination and control of body function through electrical signals (receive, coordinate and respond)
Muscular: representative organs
skeletal muscles
Muscular: function
Support and movement
Urinary: representative organs
kidneys/bladder
Urinary: function
Maintaining water and solute balance, elimination of waste
Endocrine: representative organs
Pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands
Endocrine: Function
Coordination of body function through synthesis and release of regulatory molecules (hormones)
Digestive: representative organs
stomach, intestines, liver
Digestive: function
Ingestion and processing of foodstuff for distribution and use by cells, elimination of waste
Immune: representative organs
Thymus, spleen, lymph nodes
Immune: function
Defence against foreign invaders
Integumentary: representative organs
skin
Integumentary: function
Protection from external environment
Cardiovascular: Representative organs
heart/blood vessels/blood
Cardiovascular: function
Transport of materials between cells
Reproductive: representative organs
ovaries/testes/uterus
Reproductive: function
Perpetuation of the species
Lymphatic: representative organs
lymph nodes and vessels/spleen/thymus
Lymphatic: function
Drains excess fluid from cells and returns to the bloodstream
Respiratory: representative organs
lungs/airways
