Chap 1 part 2 Flashcards
hormones. FUNCTION: works with nervous system to regulate chemical aspects of the body
endocrine system
circulation. cardiac cells are found in the heart. ORGANS: heart, arteries FUNCTION: transport substances to and from cells
Cardiovascular system
ORGANS: lymph nodes FUNCTION: develops immunities
Lymphatic/immune system
breathing. ORGANS: trachea, lungs FUNCTION: O2 > CO2 exchange in the blood
Respiratory system
ORGANS: alimentary canal: mouth, stomach, small and large intestines FUNCTION: convert food into absorbable substances, eliminates waste
digestive system
ORGANS: kidneys, bladder FUNCTION: formation and elimination of urine, Maintenance of homeostasis
Urinary system
ORGANS: Woman - ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina. Men - testes, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, penis, urethra. FUNCTION: maintains sexual characteristics
Reproductive system
Maintenance of the body’s internal balance/environment within varying narrow limits. Negative feedback loop. EXAMPLES: blood glucose, sugar lvls. Cells take in glucose
Homeostasis (1)
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.
Homeostasis (2)