Chap 1 part 2 Flashcards

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hormones. FUNCTION: works with nervous system to regulate chemical aspects of the body

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endocrine system

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circulation. cardiac cells are found in the heart. ORGANS: heart, arteries FUNCTION: transport substances to and from cells

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Cardiovascular system

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ORGANS: lymph nodes FUNCTION: develops immunities

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Lymphatic/immune system

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breathing. ORGANS: trachea, lungs FUNCTION: O2 > CO2 exchange in the blood

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Respiratory system

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ORGANS: alimentary canal: mouth, stomach, small and large intestines FUNCTION: convert food into absorbable substances, eliminates waste

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digestive system

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ORGANS: kidneys, bladder FUNCTION: formation and elimination of urine, Maintenance of homeostasis

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Urinary system

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ORGANS: Woman - ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina. Men - testes, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, penis, urethra. FUNCTION: maintains sexual characteristics

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Reproductive system

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Maintenance of the body’s internal balance/environment within varying narrow limits. Negative feedback loop. EXAMPLES: blood glucose, sugar lvls. Cells take in glucose

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Homeostasis (1)

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Pancreas secretes insulin. moves glucose into liver for storage as glycogen. body temperature. hypothalamus detects increase in body temperature causes sweating. Blood vessels dilate to bring blood near body surface.

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Homeostasis (2)

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