Body Systems Flashcards
Skeletal System Primary Functions
The skeletal provides a framework that supports the body.
Skeletal System Major Organs
Bones provide the structure of the body giving it a shape and support.
Skeletal System: Interactions with other system
The bone helps regulate calcium leaves the blood which is important.
Disorders of the Skeletal System
Osteoporosis, any condition or disease that affects the bones and joints in the body.
Skeletal System Facts
- The adult human body has 206 of them.
- There are 26 bones in the human foot.
- The human hand, including the wrist, contains 54 bones.
- The femur, or thighbone, is the longest and strongest bone of the human skeleton.
- The stapes, in the middle ear, is the smallest and lightest bone of the human skeleton.
Basic information about the male reproductive system
(Function) To produce sperm for offspring, releasing pee, and producing the male hormones called testerones
Male organs - penis, testicle, urethra, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate gland, seminal vesicle cowper’s gland, scrotum
What is a penis?
An organ that is made of spongy tissue and fills with blood and becomes erect because a person is sexually aroused
What is the respiratory System?
The collection of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide through processes like breathing, gas exchange, and cellalur respiration
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
Helps take in oxygen from the air and expelling carbon dioxide.
What are the major organs of the respiratory system?
Lungs, trachea ,nose, pharynx, larynx, bronchi.
What are the disorder for the respiratory system?
Lung diseases, asthma, lung cancer, mesothelioma, emphysema.
What does the lungs help with?
Allow us to breathe
What does the trachea help with?
allow airways, a passage
What does the larynx help with?
Helps with breathing, swallowing, and produce sounds.
What does the bronchi help with?
It helps process the breathing
What does the Pharnyx help with?
Helps breath, swallow, and speak.
What system does the respiratory system mainly interact with?
Circulatory system, because the circulatory system helps transport oxygen acquired by the respiratory system through the lungs to the rest of the body cells, while carrying carbon dioxide waste from those cells back to the lungs for exhalation
What is a testicle?
Egg-shaped organs that makes testosterone and sperm
What is a vas deferens?
The tube that carries mature sperm away from the testicle and holds them until it leaves the body
What is an epididymis?
A tightly coiled tube where sperm mature
What is a scrotum
A loose sac of skin holding the testicle and regulating the temperature for making sperm
What is a seminal vesicle
A pouch that makes fluid that gives sperm energy and helps them move
What is a prostate gland?
Walnut shaped organ that makes fluid that mix with sperm to form semen
What is a cowper’s gland
Makes clear fluid that clears the urethra before sperm pass through
Erectile Dysfunction
Trouble maintaining an erection
Where does the fertilized egg grow and develop during pregnancy?
Uterus
What do the ovaries do?
Produces hormones and holds the eggs
What is the name for all the external reproductive organs?
Vulva
Where is an egg fertilized?
Fallopian Tubes
What 2 parts protect the external reproductive organs?
- Outer Labia
- Inner Labia
What’s the name of the sensitive organ that provides sexual pleasure?
Clitoris
What is the narrow end of the uterus called?
Cervix
What is the major function of the Digestive System?
Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
What are the major organs of the Digestive System?
Stomach, mouth, esophagus, small intestines and large intestines
What are some common disorders of the Digestive System?
- Gastroesophageal Reflex Disease-causes heartburn
- Crohn’s Disease-causes diarrhea,fatigue, and weight loss
What is the role of the esophagus?
It allows for the passage of material from the mouth and throat to the stomach
What is the role of the stomach?
It digests the food
What is the role of mouth?
Eating, breathing, and speaking
What is the role of the small intestines?
It helps to further digest food that is coming from the stomach
What is role the large intestines?
It absorbs water and forms soild waste that is then gone from the body.
Where does most of the saliva in the digestive process take place?
In the mouth
What can cause digestive problems?
Dehydration, lack of stress, and low fiber intake
What is Endocrine
Tissue that makes and release hormones
What do Endocrine helps with
It regulate many body function, including growth
What is Endocrine
Tissue that makes and release hormones
What do Endocrine helps with
It regulate many body function, including growth
Where is the Endocrine located
It is located in the brain
Can you get anything from endocrine?
Yes, you can get diabetes meaning too much sugar in the blood
Does the endocrine system affect you?
Yes, it can affect your mood and growth
Fun fact about Endocrine
The endocrine system primary purpose is to release hormones.
The following internal parts
The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain
unhealthy endocrine system
weight changes and fatigue
Homeostasis
The maintenance of an optimal internal environment carried out by organisms for survival.
