Ch 1 L 7: Brief Anatomy Flashcards
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of balance between organ systems
What is an example of homeostasis within the respiratory system?
Stablization of oxygen and carbondioxide levels in the blood
What js an example of homeostasis in circulatory system?
Blood supplies organ systems with energy
Blood removes waste from other systems
Blood protects body by preventing and fighting infections and by stopping bleeding
What is an example of homeostasis in the digestive system?
Waste is egested
Energy and protein requirements are supplied by the intake of food
What is an example of homeostasis in the urinary system?
Balance of acids and concentration of nitrogen is maintained
What are examples if the respratory system?
Lungs
Breathing
What is an example of the circulatory sustem?
Blood
What are examples of the digestive system?
Egestion
Digestion
Absorption
What are examples of nervous system?
Peripheral nervous system
Central nervous system
What are examples of endocrine system?
Hormones
Reproductive organs
Glands
What are examples of the cardiovascular system?
Heart
Blood vessels