Chapter 2 (Section D) Flashcards
works in conjunction with the circulatory and immune systems to prevent disease and maintain fluid balance
lymphatic system
filter and remove foreign particles from circulation in the body
lymph nodes
consume foreign bodies within the lymphatic system
lymphocytes
interstitial space
space between cells
system responsible for breathing, oxygen supply and gas exchange at a cellular level
Respiratory System
the exchange of gasses between blood and tissues
internal respiration
the use of oxygen within cells for specific activities
cellular metabolism
what is breathing controlled by
the autonomic nervous system
ventilation
breathing (inhaling and exhaling)
Two systems that cooperate with the respiratory system to make ventilation possible
nervous and muscular systems
Direction of diaphragm during inhale and exhale
o-downward/x-upward
produces, releases, and controls hormones
endocrine system
What do hormones affect?
growth, development, and metabolic activity
Two main categories of endocrine system glands
exocrine and endocrine
Urinary system functions
(2)
excretes metabolic waste and maintains internal fluid levels
