Chapter 2 The Body Systems Flashcards
Circulatory System
Transports the blood throughout the body
Lymphatic system
Contains the white blood cells called lymphocytes that fight against disease and play an important role in immunity
Digestive system
Brings food into the body and breaks it down so that it can enter the bloodstream
Endocrine System
Composed of glands, sends chemical messengers called hormones into the blood to act on other gland diseases organs
Female and male reproductive systems
Produce the cells (eggs and sperm) that join to form the embryo which develops in the uterus of a female.Male (testes) and female (ovaries) sex organs produce hormones as well
The musculoskeletal system
Includes muscles, bones , joints, cartilage, support the body and allow it to move
Nervous system
Carries electrical messages to and from the brain and spinal cord
Respiratory system
Controls breathing , organs include trachea (wind pipe) bronchial tubes and lungs
Skin and sense organ system
Receives messages from the environment. The retina is a layer of sensitive receptor tissue in the back of the eye
Urinary system
Produces urine and send it out of the body through the kidneys , uterus ,bladder and urethra
