Chapter 6 Systems Flashcards
Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal
- Skeleton supports and protects the body, forms blood cells, and stores mineral. Muscles produce movement
Bones
Joints
Muscles
Respiratory
- Obtains Oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from body
Nasal Cavity Pharynx Larynx Trachea Bronchial Tubes Lungs
Cardiovascular
-Pumps blood throughout the entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen and waste.
Heart
Arteries
Veins
Blood
- Transports oxygen, protects against pathogens, and promotes clotting to control bleeding.
plasma
red blood cells
white blood cells
platelets
Lymphatic
-helps to maintain the fluid balance of the body and contributes to the body immune system.
tonsils/ adenoids thymus gland spleen lymph nodes lymphatic vessels
Nervous
-Receives sensory information and coordinates the body response.
brain
spinal cord
nerves
Digestive
-Ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients for the body
oral cavity pharynx esophagus stomach small intestine large intestine (colon) liver gallbladder pancreas
Integumentary
-Forms protective barrier and aids in temperature regulation.
skin
hair
nails
sweat glands
Endocrine
-Regulates metabolic/hormonal activities of the body
pituitary gland pineal gland thyroid parathyroid glands thymus gland adrenal glands pancreas testes ovaries
Renal/ unrinary
-Filters waste products out of the blood and removes them from the body
kidneys
ureters
unrinary bladder
urethra
Male Reproductive
-Produces sperm for reproduction
testes epididymus vas deferens penis seminal vesicles prostate gland
Female reproductive
-Produces eggs for reproduction and provides place and nutrients for growing baby.
ovaries fallopian tubes (oviducts) uterus vagina vulva breasts