Body Systems Overview Flashcards
Muscoskeletal
Bones, joints, muscles
Muscoskeletal functions
Skeleton protects & supports body, stores blood cells, stores minerals. Muscles produce movement
Respiratory
Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs
Respiratory functions
Obtains oxygen & removes carbon dioxide from body
Cardiovascular
Heart, arteries, veins
Cardiovascular functions
Pumps blood throughout body to transport nutrients, oxygen, and wastes
Blood
Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
Blood function
Transport oxygen, protects against pathogens, promotes clotting to control bleeding
Lymphatic
Tonsils/adenoids, thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels
Lymphatic function
Helps to maintain fluid balance of body & contributes to body’s immune system
Nervous
Brain, spinal cord, nerves
Nervous functions
Received sensory information and coordinates body’s response
Digestive
Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small/large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Digestive function
Ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients for the body
Integumentary
Skin, hair, nail, sweat glands