Body Systems Flashcards
What is the main goal of the body’s systems?
Maintain homeostasis.
Integumentary system consists of ….
Skin, oil/sweat glands, hair, and nails.
(Feel pain, heat, cold, and pressure)
Integumentary primary function is protection against…
Bacteria, foreign bodies, and chemicals.
(Temperature regulation, prevention of lack of or excessive water absorption)
The skeletal system consists of….
Voluntary (striated) and involuntary (smooth) muscles.
Skeletal systems function is…
Support from muscles and movement.
Bones store minerals and fat and produce blood cells.
The nervous system consists of…
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors.
(See, hear, smell, taste, touch, and feel)
Nervous systems function is…
Regulate body control system for homeostasis.
lets us talk, think, and coordinate from nerve impulses.
Endocrine system consists of…
Hormone-producing glands throughout body.
Endocrine system functions
regulate, affect metabolism, growth, sleep cycles, stress hormones, blood glucose levels, and reproduction.
Cardiovascular (circulatory) system
Heart, blood vessels, and blood.
Transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, water, and waste products in body.
Body temp reg and immune system response.
Lymphatic system
Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, tonsils, and thymus.
Filter blood and lymph, remove infectious or disease toxins.
Transport system for white blood cells and interstitial fluid.
Respiratory system
Airway (nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi) and lungs.
Provide body with a way to intake oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
Digestive system
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, and anus.
Accessary organs- teeth, salivary glands, tongue, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Digestive system primary function-
Break down food to absorb nutrients and destroy waste.
Urinary system
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
