Chapter 1: Organ system overview Flashcards
What organ system rids the body of nitrogen-containing wastes
Urinary system
What organ system is affected by the removal of the thyroid gland
endocrine system
What organ system provides support and levers on which the muscular system acts
skeletal system
What organ system includes the heart
cardiovascular system
What organ system causes the onset of the menstrual cycle
endocrine and reproductive system
What organ system protects underlying organs from drying out and form mechanical damage
integumentary system
What organ system protects the body; and destroys bacteria and tumor cells
lymphatic/immunity system
What organ system breaks down ingested food into its building blocks
digestive system
What organ system delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues
cardiovascular system
What organ system removes carbon dioxide from the blood
respiratory system
What organ system moves the limbs; facilitates facial expression
muscular system
What organ system conserves body water or eliminates excesses
urinary system
What organ system facilitates conception and childbearing
endocrine and reproductive system
What organ system controls the body by means of chemical molecules called hormones
endocrine system
What organ system is damaged when you cut your finger or get a severe sunburn
integumentary system
