Body Systems Flashcards
1
Q
How many Systems are there?
A
11
2
Q
Name the Systems
A
- Integumentary
- Nervous
- Digestive
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Urinary
- Endocrine
- Lymphatic and Immune
- Skeletal
- Muscular
- Reproductive
3
Q
Integumentary Components are…
A
- Skin
- Hair
- Nails
- Oil glands
- Sweat Glands
4
Q
Integumentary Functions are…
A
- Protection
- Temperature Regulation
- Detects Sensations
- Helps make Vitamin D
- Waste Elimination = Secretes Urea
5
Q
Skeletal Components are…
A
- Bone
- Ligaments
- Cartilage
- Joints
6
Q
Skeletal Functions are…
A
- Support and Protection
- Muscle Attachments
- Stores minerals and lipids (Y. Bone marrow)
- Houses cells which produce R.B.C’s
7
Q
Muscular Components are…
A
Skeletal Muscle
8
Q
Muscular Functions are…
A
- Enables Movement
- Stablises body’s posture
- Regulates Temperature - shivering
9
Q
Cardiovascular Components are…
A
- Heart - Skeletal/Smooth Muscle
- Blood
- Blood Vessels
10
Q
Cardiovascular Functions are…
A
- Regulates Acid-Base of Blood
- Transports Minerals, Nutrients, Gases, Hormones
- Temperature Regulation
- Water content Regulation
- Repairs Tissues - platelets clotting
- Defence against Disease
11
Q
Lymphatic and Immune Components are…
A
- Lympth Nodes
- Lymphatic fluid
- Lymph Vessels
- Bone Marrow
- Spleen
- Thymus gland
- Tonsils
12
Q
Lymphatic and Immune Functions are…
A
- Protects against Disease- carries W.B.C’s in fluid
- Carries Lipids from GI tract to blood
- Returns Proteins and Nutrients back to blood
13
Q
Endocrine Components are…
A
Hormone Producing Glands, E.g. – Hypothalamus – Pituitary – Thymus – Thyroid gland – Thyroxin – Adrenal glands – Pancreas – Ovaries – Testes
14
Q
Endocrine Functions are…
A
- Releases Hormones from glands to have an affect on Target Organs
- Co-ordinates body functions
15
Q
Nervous System Components are…
A
- Nerves
- Brain
- Spinal Cord
- Special sense Organs - Eyes, Ears etc.
16
Q
Nervous System Functions are…
A
- Generate Nerve Impulses
- Detects Stimuli and responds
- Initiates muscle contraction or Gland Secretion
17
Q
What do Baroreceptors detect?
A
Pressure
18
Q
What do Osmoreceptors detect?
A
Water Osmolarity
19
Q
What do Chemoreceptors detect?
A
Chemicals
20
Q
Respiratory Components are…
A
- Lungs
- Trachea
- Bronci
- Alveoli
- Pharynx
- Larynx
21
Q
Respiratory Functions are…
A
- Gas Exchange
- Regulates Acid-Base Balance of blood
- Enables sound production when air passes through Voice Box
22
Q
Digestive Components are…
A
Organs of the GI Tract: – Mouth – Pharynx – Oesophagus – Stomach – Small and Large Intestines
Accessory Organs: – Salivary glands – Gall bladder – Liver – Pancreas
23
Q
Digestive Functions are…
A
- Physical and Chemical breakdown of food
- Absorption of Nutrients
- Eliminates Solid Waste
24
Q
Urinary Components are…
A
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Bladder
- Urethra
25
Urinary Functions are...
- Produce, Store and Eliminate Waste products
- Eliminates Metabolic Waste - urine
- Regulates volume and chemical composition of blood
- Regulates the production of R.B.C's
- Maintains the Acid-Base balance of Body Fluids
26
Reproductive Components are...
F - Ovaries, Fallopian tubes, Uterus, Vagina
| M - Testes, Epididymus, Van Deferens, Penis
27
Reproductive Functions are...
- Gamete Production
| - Hormone Release - Regulates Reproduction and associated body changes during puberty
