chapter One Organ Systems Flashcards
integumentary system
include skin, hair, nails and glands
purpose of integumentary system
protects underlying tissues, regulates temperature
what systems are for support and movement
skeletal and muscular
skeletal system
bones ligaments and cartilage
skeletal system purpose
provides framework, protect soft tissue, serves as attachments for muscles
muscular system
muscles
muscular system purpose
cause body movements, maintain posture
which systems are for integration and coordination
nervous system and endocrine system
nervous system
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs
nervous system purpose
use nerve impulses to communicate
endocrine system purpose
glands that secrete chemical messengers called hormones
which Systems process and transport
digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, lymphatic system, urinary system
digestive system path
Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum
lymphatic system purpose
defends body from infection, produces immunity
what are in the urinary system
kidneys, ureter’s, bladder, urethra
