Chapter 2 Organ Systems Of The Human Body Flashcards
Integumentary System
Forms protective two-way barrier; aids in temperature regulation. •Skin •Hair •Nails •Sweat Glands •Sebaceous Glands
Musculoskeletal System
Skeleton supports and protects body, forms blood cells, and stores minerals; muscles produce movement.
•Bones
•Joints
•Muscles
Cardiovascular System
Pumps blood throughout entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen, and wastes.
•Heart
•Arteries
•Veins
Blood (Hematic System)
Transports oxygen, protects against pathogens, and controls bleeding. •Plasma •Erythrocytes •Leukocytes •Platelets
Lymphatic System
Protects body from disease and invasion from pathogens. •Lymph Nodes •Lymphatic Vessels •Spleen •Thymus Gland •Tonsils
Respiratory System
Obtains oxygen from the environment and removes carbon dioxide from the body. •Nasal Cavity •Pharynx •Larynx •Trachea •Bronchial Tubes •Lungs
Digestive or Gastrointestinal System
Ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients for the body. •Oral Cavity •Pharynx •Esophagus •Stomach •Small Intestine •Liver •Gallbladder •Pancreas •Salivary Glands
Urinary System
Filters waste products out of blood and removes them from body. •Kidneys •Ureters •Urinary Bladder •Urethra
Female Reproductive System
Produces eggs for reproduction, provides place for growing baby, and nourishes infant. •Ovaries •Fallopian Tubes •Uterus •Vagina •Vulva •Breasts
Male Reproductive System
Produces sperm for reproduction. •Testes •Epididymis •Vas Deferens •Penis •Seminal Vesicles •Prostate Gland •Bulbourethral Gland
Endocrine System
Regulates metabolic activities of the body. •Pituitary Gland •Pineal Gland •Thyroid Gland •Parathyroid Glands •Thymus Gland •Adrenal Glands •Pancreas •Ovaries •Testes
Nervous System
Receives sensory information and coordinates body’s response.
•Brain
•Spinal Cord
•Nerves
Special Senses
Sensory organ that converts light into electrical impulses allowing for vision.
•Eyes
Otorhinolaryngology
Sensory organ with dual purpose: converts sound waves into electrical impulses allowing for hearing, and maintains body’s sense of balance.
•Ears
