Body systems Flashcards
Integumentary major structures/organs
skin , hair , nails , glands
Integumentary major functions
Protects the body
Regulates Body temp
Vitamin D synthesis
Sensory Function
Skeletal Major organ/structures
bones , cartilage , ligaments , tendons
Skeletal major function
supports body
facilities movement
produces blood cells
stores mineral and fat
protects internal organs
Muscular major organs/structures
Skeletal Muscle , Smooth Muscle , Cardia Muscle , Muscle Cell
Muscular Major Function
Blood Circulation
Movement
Protection
Heat Generation
Nervous System Major organs/structures
Brain , Spinal Cord , Nerves , Ganglion
Nervous System Major Functions
Sensory Functions
Transmits signals between the brain and the body
Coordinate
Controls the ability to move , see , breathe
Endocrine Major structure/organ
Ovaries , Testes , Endocrine Gland , Thymus , Thyroid Gland
Endocrine Major Function
Body Growth
Produce Hormones
Sexual Development
Cardiovascular Major parts
Heart , Veins , Arteries , Capillaries
Cardiovascular Major functions
Delivers Oxygen, Nutrients , hormones
Removes C02
Regulates body temp
Lymphatic and Immune main parts
Lymphatic nodes , Spleen , Thymus , bone marrow
Lymphatic and Immune Main Functions
Defends and Protects Body from Infections
Keeps Body fluid Balanced
Transports white blood Cells
Respiratory main parts
Lungs , Mouth , Nose , Diaphragm
Respiratory main functions
Allows us to breathe
Gets rid of waste gases ( C02)
Delivers oxygen to all cells in your body
Digestive major parts
Pancreas , Stomach , liver , esophagus
Digestive major functions
Transportation
Digestion
Absorption of nutrients
Urinary Major Parts
Bladder , Urethra , Kidney, Ureters
Urinary Major Functions
Gets Ride of Waste
Regulate blood pH
Control electrolytes and metabolites levels
Reproductive Major Parts
Cervix , Fallopian Tubes , Ovaries , Uterus
Reproductive Major Functions
Produce egg and sperm cells
Produce hormones
Nurture developing off-spring
