Body Systems Flashcards
What are the organs of the female reproductive system
( 5 )
What are the organs of the male reproductive system
( 3 )
Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina
Prostate, testes, penis
The functions of the female reproductive system
The functions of the male reproductive system
Female - Produces eggs, nourishes and protects the fetus
Male- Produces and delivers sperm
What are the organs of Integumentary system
(Exocrine system)
( 4 )
Hair, skin, nails, sweat glands (exocrine glands)
The functions of the integumentary system
( 4 )
Protects body from
Protects body from damage such as overheating, injuries, abrasions, and infections
What are the organs of the endocrine system
( 6 )
Thyroid gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, reproductive glands, hormones, thymus
The functions of the endocrine system
( 8 )
What is out of whack when you’re on your period
Communicates through
Communicates through hormones, helps control metabolism, growth, reproduction, heart rate, blood pressure, appetite, sleeping/waking cycles, body temperature
What are the organs of the muscular system
( 3 )
Skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle
The functions of the muscular system
Helps the body
Helps the body move, allows organs to contract
What are the organs of the lymphatic system
(Immune system)
( 5 )
Lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus, spleen, bone marrow
The functions of the lymphatic system
Gets rid of
Gets rid of toxins, waste and materials the body doesn’t need. Fights infection.
What are the organs of the skeletal system
( 4 )
Bones, tendons, cartilage, ligaments
The functions of the skeletal system
Provides support
Provides support and structure. Enable movement through joints and muscles. Makes blood cells, stores minerals and protects organs
The organs of the urinary system
(Renal System)
( 4 )
Bladder, kidneys, urethra, and ureter
The functions of the urinary system
Bodies _______ system
Bodies filtration system filters toxins from blood, removing waste and excess water sending them out as urine
What are the organs of the cardiovascular system
(Circulatory system)
( 5 )
Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, blood (red and white)
The functions of the cardiovascular system
Delivers what to the body
Removes what
Pumps what
Delivers oxygenated blood/nutrients and other important substances to the body. Removes carbon dioxide and other waste products. Pump blood from heart to lungs for oxygen.
The components of the respiratory system
( 7 )
Nose, mouth, throat, windpipe (trachea), airways (bronchi), voice box (larynx), lungs
The functions of the respiratory system
Protects you from
Protects you from harmful substances through sneezing etc. Helps you breathe, filters the air, removes waste gases such as carbon dioxide from blood.
What are the organs of the digestive system
( 9 )
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, anus, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
The functions of the digestive system
Breaks down and absorbs nutrients from food and liquids you consume to use for energy, growth and repairing cells
The components of the nervous system
( 3 )
Brain, spinal cord, nerves
Central nervous system CNS
Peripheral nervous system PNS
Pr•I•fr•uhl
The functions of the nervous system
Controls movement, thoughts, and automatic responses to all physical stimuli
