Body Systems Flashcards
Organs in the digestive system
Oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum
Organs In cardiovascular system
Heart and blood vessels
Organs in skeletal system
Bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons, cartilage
Organs in reproductive system
Ovaries, uterus, vagina, Fallopian tubes,
Testes, prostate gland
Respiratory system organs
Lungs, nose, mouth, trachea, bronchi
Organs in excretory system
Kidney bladder
Organs in nervous system
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs
Functions of digestive system
Digest and absorb food we eat
Function of cardiovascular system
To circulate blood through the blood vessels
Deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells
Remove metabolic waste from cells
Function of excretory system
Remove urea, excess water, excess ions and other waste products from the body
Function of reproductive system
To produce offspring
Function of respiratory system
To transport air in lungs and enable oxygen to diffuse into the blood.
Remove carbon dioxide from blood
Function of nervous system
To control and coordinate the body