Eleven Body Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Intemugetry
A
Protective
2
Q
Muscular
A
Movement
3
Q
Skeletal
A
Support and protection; bone marrow produces blood cells
4
Q
Nervous
A
Produces nerve impulses to regulate body activities
5
Q
Endocrine
A
Releases hormones to regulate body activities
6
Q
Lymphatic and Immune
A
Defence; transport of lipids. proteins and lymphoid cells
7
Q
Cardiovascular
A
Transport of O2 and CO2; regulation of water content and temperature
8
Q
Respiratory
A
Transfer of O2 and CO2 between blood and air
9
Q
Digestive
A
Digestion of food, absorption of nutrients and elimination of solid waste
10
Q
Urinary
A
Urine production, storage and elimination; regulation of blood volume; assist in production of blood cells
11
Q
Reproductive
A
Production of sperm or oocytes (gametes); hormones regulate a number of processes
