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cavity and systems Flashcards

1
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cranial cavity

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brain

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vertebral cavity

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spinal chord

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thoracic cavity

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heart & lungs / diaphragm = boundary

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abdominal cavity

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liver, stomach, spleen, small intestine, kidneys, most of large intestine

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pelvic cavity

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lower part of large intestine, bladder, and reproductive organs

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body cavities why

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protection of organs, act like cushion (of air or fluid) and allow them to change shape without disrupting other organs

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visceral

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outer lining of organ

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parietal

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lines the cavity

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pleural cavity

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pocket around lungs created by visceral and parietal pleura

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pericardial cavity

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pocket around heart created by visceral and parietal pericardium

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11 systems

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endocrine, nervous, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, urinary, circulatory, digestive, reproductive, respiratory, lymphatic

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nervous

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includes: brain, spinal chord

controls : coordination

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endocrine

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includes: pituitary and thyroid glands
controls: coordination

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respiratory

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functions to exchange gases

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reproductive

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includes: ovaries in females, testes in males

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digestive

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includes: esophagus, stomach
breaks down: food
to be: absorbed
into: blood

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circulatory

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includes: heart, blood

functions in: transport

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urinary

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includes: bladder, kidneys
filters: wastes from blood

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muscular

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functions in: movement, posture

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skeletal

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includes: bones, ligaments

functions in: support, movement

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integumentary

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includes: skin, sweat glands

functions to: regulate temp, protect tissues

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lymphatic

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includes: lymph nodes, spleen

functions in: removal of waste, transport

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