Body Systems (new) Flashcards
What are hormones?
Chemical Messengers
What releases hormones?
glands
What is the function of the Endocrine System?
To regulate hormones and secrete the hormones into the system.
What is the Pituitary Gland?
Regulates growth and controls the function of other glands.
Thyroid
Controls the metabolism and influences growth and development
Pancreas
Produces Insulin
Thymus
Aids in the formation of antibodies
Adrenal
Regulates water and salt assists in emergencies and helps sex development
Testes/Ovaries
Ovaries forms eggs
Testes forms sperm
What is the function of the Lymphatic System?
Protect the body from diseases and infections (pathogens)
What is another name for the Lymphatic system?
Immune System
What is the function of the Reproductive System?
To produce offspring
Define sexual reproduction?
Offspring is produced by combining the genetics of two parents
Define asexual reproduction?
When a single parent has an offspring genetically identical to themselves
What is budding? Give an example of budding?
A process which a new, duplicate (plant/animal) begins to form on the side of the parent. An example is flower budding.
What is Binary Fission? Give an example of Binary Fission?
Becoming two by division of the complete organism. An example is bacteria.
What organs do the Reproductive system and the Endocrine system share?
Testes/Ovaries
How does the Endocrine and Reproductive system work together?
The ovaries produce eggs and the testes produce sperm which are both vital for the reproduction system.
What is one main organ of the lymphatic system?
The Spleen
What is any virus, bacteria, or other infectious agent called?
Pathogen
