Ch 1.3 Organ Systems Flashcards
1
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Integumentary system
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- skin and associated organs
- protection from external environment
2
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skeletal system
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- bones and joints
- support and protection, mineral/lipid storage
3
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muscular system
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- skeletal muscles
- locomotion, support, heat production
4
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nervous system
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- brain, spinal cord, nerves
- response to stimuli, coordination
5
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endocrine system
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- organs/tissue that produce chemical regulators
- total body metabolism, growth and reproduction, long term response to stimuli
6
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cardiovascular system
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- heart, blood vessels
- transportation
7
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lymphatic system
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- lymphatic, organs and fluid
- immune system, return of excess ECF
8
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respiratory system
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- lungs and airways
- gas exchange
9
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urinary system
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-kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra
10
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digestive system
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- organs of the GI tract
- process food, absorb nutrients, eliminates waste
11
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reproductive system
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- gonads and associated organs
- production of gametes and sex horomones
