Cells & Tissues (Systems) Flashcards
Ureters
Urinary
conduct urine to bladder.
How do kidneys make more red blood cells?
EPO is a hormone produced in the kidney. It signals for erythripoiesis in bone marrow. The increased activity of a hemocytoblasts (RBC stem cell) causes more RBC production which allows the blood to carry more O2.
Blood
Cardiovascular
Blood: transports gas, nutrients and hormones. Removes waste, regulates temp, defense against illness, acid-base balance.
Special Senses
Nervous
sensory input to brain relating to senses + equilibrium
Lymphatic system function
Carries lipids from the gastrointestinal tract to blood.
Spinal Cord
Nervous
info to brain, less complex integrative activities (reflex)
Hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Endocrine
control many endocrine glands, regulates growth, fluid balance.
Lymphatic fluid
Lymphatic
lipids (fats and fatty acids) from gut.
B and T cells: immune responses.
Adrenal Gland
Endocrine
water & mineral balance, tissue metabolism, cardio & resp function.
Lymph nodes and tonsils
Lymphatic
monitor composition of lymph, engulf pathogens, immune response.
Pharynx
Respiratory
conducts air to larynx
Digestive
Food to oesophagus
PNS
Nervous.
special senses, links CNS with other systems & sense organs.
Axial Skeleton
Skeletal.
skull, vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx, sternum, supporting cartilages, ligaments): protects brain spine organs tissues, supports weight.
Appendicular skeleton
Skeletal.
limbs, supporting bones, ligaments: internal support, movement, enables muscles to move axial skeleton.
Blood Vessels + 3 others
Cardiovascular
Blood vessels: conduits:
Arteries: heart to capillaries.
Capillaries: diffusion between blood and interstitial fluids.
Veins: return blood from capillaries to heart.
Urethra
Urinary
urine to exterior
Reproductive (Male)
Sperm to exterior
Sebaceous Glands
Integumentary
lubricates hair shaft and epidermis, removes waste.
Sweat glands
Integumentary
thermoregulation, breasts
Mammary glands
Reproductive
nutrition for baby.
Integumentary
Sweat glands
Kidney
Urinary
form and concentrate urine, regulate pH, blood volume and pressure, endocrine function.
Endocrine
red blood cell production, blood pressure, calcium levels.
Anus
Digestive
Waste and storage removal.
Spleen
Lymphatic
monitors circulation blood cells, engulfs pathogens, recycles red blood cells, immune response.
Stomach
Digestive
secretes acid, enzymes, hormones.
Lymphatic vessels
Lymphatic
carry lymph fluid (water and protein) and lymphocytes from peripheral tissues to veins of CV system.
Small intestine
Digestive
digestive enzymes, buffers, hormones, absorbs nutrients.
Liver
Digestive
secretes bile, regulates nutrients in blood.
Gallbladder
Digestive
concentrates (holds) bile.
Pancreas
Digestive
digestive enzymes, buffers, endocrine cells.
Endocrine
Glucose control
Large intestine
Digestive
Water removal
Salivary Glands
Digestive
buffers, lubricates, enzymes.
