body systems Flashcards
1
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integumentary system
A
principal organ:
- skin
principle functions:
- protection
- regulation of the body temperature
- sensation
2
Q
skeletal system
A
principal organs:
- bones
- ligaments
- cartridge
principal functions:
- support
- protection of vital organs
- movement
- mineral and fat storage
- blood production
3
Q
muscular system
A
principal organs:
- skeletal muscles
- tendons
principal functions
- movement
- posture
- heat production
4
Q
nervous system
A
principal organs:
- brain
- spinal cord
- nerves
- sensory organs
principal functions:
- control, regulation and coordination of other body functions
- sensation
- memory
5
Q
endocrine system
A
principal organs:
- pituitary gland
- adrenal glands
- pancreas
- thyroids
principal function:
- control and regulation of other systems
6
Q
cardiovascular system
A
principal organs:
- heart
- arteries
- veins
- capillaries
principal function:
- exchange and transport of materials
7
Q
lymphatic system
A
principal organs:
- lymph nodes
- lymphatic vessels
- spleen
- thymus
- tonsils
principal functions:
- immunity
- fluid balance
8
Q
respiratory system
A
principal organs:
- lungs
- bronchial tree
- trachea
- larynx
- nasal cavity
principal functions:
- gas exchange
- acid-base balance
9
Q
digestive system
A
principal organs:
- stomach
- small intestine
- large intestine
- oesophagus
- liver
- pancreas
principal functions:
- breakdown and absorption of nutrients
- elimination of waste
10
Q
urinary system
A
principal organs:
- kidneys
- ureters
- bladder
- urethra
principal functions:
- excretion of waste
- fluid and electrolyte balance
- acid-base balance
11
Q
reproductive system
A
principal organs (male)
- testes
- van deferens
- prostate
- seminal vesicle
principal organs (female)
- ovaries
- fallopian tubes
- uterus
- vagina
- breasts
principal functions:
- reproduction
- continuity of genetic information
- nurturing of offspring
