Body Systems Flashcards

1
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What is the main goal of the body systems?

A

To maintain a state of balance called homeostasis

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2
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What does the integumentary system consist of?

A

Skin, including glands

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3
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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

A

protection

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4
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What does the skin do?

A

prevents bacteria, chemicals, and foreign bodies from entering the body and allow people to feel pain, heat, cold, and pressure.

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5
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What does the skeletal system consist of?

A

bones and joints

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6
Q

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

A

support

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7
Q

What does the muscular system consist of?

A

voluntary (striated) and involuntary (smooth) muscles

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8
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What is the primary function of the muscular system?

A

movement

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What does the nervous system consist of?

A

the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors

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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

A

regulate the body’s control system to maintain homeostasis

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What does the endocrine system consist of?

A

hormone-producing glands throughout the body that regulate and effect metabolism, growth, sleep cycles, stress hormones, blood glucose levels, and reproduction

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12
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What does the cardiovascular system consist of?

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the heart, blood vessels, and blood

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What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

A

transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, water, and waste products throughout the body

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What does the lymphatic system consist of?

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lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, tonsils, and thymus

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15
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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

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protect the body by filtering the blood and lymph and removing toxins that can cause infection and disease

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16
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What does the respiratory system consist of?

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airway (nose, pharynx, larynx, bronchi) and lungs

17
Q

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

A

provide the body with a way to take in oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide

18
Q

What does the digestive system consist of?

A

the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, and anus

19
Q

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

A

break down food for absorption of nutrients and elimination of waste

20
Q

What does the urinary system consist of?

A

kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra

21
Q

What is the primary function of the urinary system?

A

remove waste products from the blood and eliminate excess fluid from the body

22
Q

What does the reproductive system do?

A

produces hormones related to sexual functions and procreation

23
Q

What does the female reproductive system consist of?

A

consists of internal organs and external structures