Body Systems Flashcards
Helps regulate body temperature, protects the body against invasion by bacteria, synthesizes vitamin D, and has nerve receptors for temperature, pressure, and pain
Integumentary System
Supports and shapes the body, protects the internal organs, form some blood cells, and stores minerals
Skeletal system
Makes movement possible, moves body fluids and generates heat
Muscular
Communicates and coordinates body activities
Nervous system
Receives visual, auditory, taste, and smell information transmits it to the brain
Special senses
Manufacturers hormones to regulate body activities
Endocrine system
Blood circulates to all parts of the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the cells and carrying away waste products from the cells
Circulatory system
Removes and transports waste products from the fluid between the cells
Lymphatic system
Brings oxygen into the body and takes carbon dioxide out
Respiratory system
Filters blood to eliminate waste products of metabolism, Maintains the fluid and electrolyte balance in the body
Urinary System
Reproduces new life, manufacturers hormones necessary for development of reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics
Reproductive System
What cells line the heart?
Squamous Epithelial Cells
Striated Involuntary Muscle
Cardiac
Striated Voluntary Muscle
Skeletal
Un-striated Involuntary Muscles
Smooth
4 main types of muscles
Epithelial, Muscle, Connective, Nervous
