body systems Flashcards
function : protection, prevents foreign bodies, bacteria, chemicals from entering the body, allows people to feel heat, pain, hot/cold,& pressure, regulates temp., prevents water loss/excessive water absorption
integumentary system
integumentary system consist of
skin, glands (sweat & oil), hair, & nails
function : supports, movement, stores minerals/fats, & produce RBCs
skeletal system
skeletal system consist of
bones, joints, cartilage, ligamnets
function : movement, maintain posture, produce heat
muscular system
muscular system consist of
voluntary(striated muscle) & involuntary(smooth muscle)
function : regulates body’s control system, maintain homeostasis, communication, think, coordinate body movement
nervous system
nervous system consist of
brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors
function : metabolism, growth, sleep cycle, stress hormones, blood glucose levels, & reproduction
endocrine system
endocrine system consist of
hormone producing glands
function : transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, water, & waste, body temp. regulation, & immune system response
cardiovascular system
cardiovascular system consist of
heart, blood vessels, blood
functions : filtering blood/ lymph, removing toxins, & transport system for WBCs/fluid
lymphatic system
lymphatic system consist of
lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, tonsils, thymus
functions : take in oxygen, & eliminate carbon dioxide
respiratory system
respiratory system consist of
airway(nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi) & lungs
functions : breakdown food for absorption of nutrients, eliminate waste, mechanical & chemical breakdown
digestive system
digestive system consist of
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus
digestive system accessory organs
teeth, salivary glands, tongue, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
functions: removes waste products from the blood and removes excess fluid from the body
urinary system
urinary system consist of
kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
functions: produces hormones related to sexual function, & procreation
reproductive system
male reproductive consist of
testes, epididymis, vas deferens, urethra, penis
female reproductive consist of
internal- ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina
external- vaginal opening, labia, clitoris, breast
