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Eleven systems of the human body Flashcards

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Name the eleven systems

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Muscular, Urinary, Reproduction, Digestive, Endocrine, Respiratory, Skeletal, Lymphatic and Immune, Integumentary, Nervous, Cardiovascular

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Name the MUSCULAR components

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Skeletal muscles, Axial muscles, Appendicular muscles, Tendon and aponeurosis

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Name the URINARY components

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Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra

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Name the REPRODUCTION components

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Male: Testes, Epididymis, Ductus deferens, Seminal glands, Prostate glands, Urethra, Penis, Scrotum

Female: Ovaries, Uterine tubes, Uterus, Vagina and external genitalia, Mammary glands

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Name the DIGESTIVE components

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Oral cavity (mouth), Salivary glands, Pharynx, Oesophagus, Stomach, Small intestine, Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Large Intestine, Anus

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Name the ENDOCRINE components

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Pineal gland, Hypothalamus/pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Parathyroid gland, Thymus, Adrenal gland, Kidneys, Pancreas, Gonads

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Name the RESPIRATORY components

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Nasal cavity and Paranasal sinuses, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Lungs

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Name the SKELETAL components

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Bones, cartilage and joints, Axial skeleton, Appendicular skeleton, Bone, Bone marrow

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Name the LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE components

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Lymphatic vessels, Lymphatic fluid, B & T cells, Lymph nodes (including tonsils), Spleen (similar functions to large lymph nodes), Thymus

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Name the INTEGUMENTARY components

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Cutaneous membrane (skin), Hair follicles, Sweat glands, Nails, Sensory receptors, Hypodermis

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Name the NERVOUS components

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CNS (central nervous system), Brain, Spinal cord, Special senses, PNS (peripheral nervous system)

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Name the CARDIOVASCULAR components

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Heart, Blood vessels, Blood

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System and function of Skeletal muscles

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MUSCULAR

Provides skeletal movement. 
Controls entrances and exits to the digestive, respiratory and urinary systems.
Produces heat
Support skeleton
Protects soft tissues
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System and function of Axial muscle

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MUSCULAR

Provides support and positioning of the axial skeleton

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System and function of Appendicular muscles

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MUSCULAR

Support, move and brace limbs

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System and function of Tendon and aponeurosis

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MUSCULAR

Translate contractile forces into tasks
Tendon: Muscle to bone connection
Aponeurosis: Most often muscle to muscle connection

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System and function of Kidneys

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URINARY

Form and concentrate urine
Regulates ph and ions
Blood volume and blood pressure

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System and function of Ureters

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URINARY

Conduct urine to bladder

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System and function of Bladder

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URINARY

Stores urine prior to elimination

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System and function of Urethra

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URINARY

Conducts urine to exterior

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System and function of Testes

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REPRODUCTIVE - MALE

Produces sperm
Produces hormones

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System and function of Epididymis

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REPRODUCTIVE - MALE

Sperm maturation

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System and function of Ductus deferens

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REPRODUCTIVE - MALE

Sperm from epididymis

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System and function of Seminal glands

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REPRODUCTIVE - MALE

Seminal fluid

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System and function of Prostate glands
REPRODUCTIVE - MALE Seminal fluid
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System and function of Urethra
REPRODUCTIVE - MALE Sperm to exterior
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System and function of Penis
REPRODUCTIVE - MALE Reproduction and thermal control
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System and function of Scrotum
REPRODUCTIVE - MALE Pouch of skin containing testes
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System and function of Ovaries
REPRODUCTIVE - FEMALE Oocytes Hormones
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System and function of Uterine tubes
REPRODUCTIVE - FEMALE Delivery of oocyte Location of fertilization
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System and function of Uterus
REPRODUCTIVE - FEMALE Embryonic development
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System and function of Vagina and external genitalia
REPRODUCTIVE - FEMALE Lubrication Sperm reception Birth canal
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System and function of Mammary glands
REPRODUCTIVE - FEMALE Nutrition for newborn
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System and function of Oral cavity (mouth)
DIGESTIVE Breaks up food using teeth and tongue
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System and function of Salivary glands
DIGESTIVE Buffers and lubricant Enzymes begin digestion
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System and function of Pharynx
DIGESTIVE Solid food & liquid to oesophagous Chamber shared with respiratory system
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System and function of Oesophagus
DIGESTIVE Delivers food to stomach
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System and function of Stomach
DIGESTIVE Hormones stimulates the release of enzymes and acids Secretes acid and enzymes that digest the food
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System and function of Small intestine
DIGESTIVE Digestive enzymes Buffers and hormones Absorb nutrients (most are absorbed here)
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System and function of Liver
DIGESTIVE Secretes bile Regulates nutrients in blood
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System and function of Gallbladder
DIGESTIVE Concentrates bile; helps breakdown and absorb fat from food.
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System and function of Pancreas
DIGESTIVE Digestive enzymes Buffers acidic gastric juice Endocrine cells (islets); synthesizes and secretes hormones.
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System and function of Large Intestine
DIGESTIVE Water absorption/removal
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System and function of Anus
DIGESTIVE Waste storage and removal
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System and function of Pineal gland
ENDOCRINE Day/Night rhythms
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System and function of Hypothalamus/pituitary gland
ENDOCRINE Controls other endocrine glands Regulates growth Fluid balance
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System and function of Thyroid gland
ENDOCRINE Metabolic rate; kept under control using thyroid hormone Controls calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood; using calcitonin (hormone)
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System and function of Parathyroid gland
ENDOCRINE Regulates concentration of calcium ions
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System and function of Thymus
ENDOCRINE Maturation of lymphocytes (white blood cells crucial to immune system) T cell ; developed in thymus gland B cell ; matured in bone marrow Natural killer cells
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System and function of Adrenal gland
ENDOCRINE ``` Water & mineral balance (sodium conservation) Tissue metabolism (cortisol (steroid)) Cardiovascular and respiratory function (adrenaline) ```
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System and function of Kidneys
ENDOCRINE Red blood cell production Regulation of blood pressure Calcium levels
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System and function of Pancreas
ENDOCRINE Glucose control
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System and function of Gonads
ENDOCRINE Sexual characteristics and reproduction
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System and function of Nasal cavity and Paranasal sinuses
RESPIRATORY Filters, warms and humidifies air Detect smells
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System and function of Pharynx
RESPIRATORY Transfers air to lungs
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System and function of Larynx
RESPIRATORY Protects the opening to the trachea Controls vocal cords for vocalisation
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System and function of Trachea
RESPIRATORY Conducts air Cartilage keeps it open
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System and function of Bronchi
RESPIRATORY Conducts air between trachea and lungs
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System and function of Lungs
RESPIRATORY Air movement Gas exchange of O2 and CO2 in alveoli Acid-base control
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System and function of Bones, cartilage and joints
SKELETAL Cartilage: connects bones together
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System and function of Axial skeleton
SKELETAL Protects brain and spinal cord Sense organs and soft tissues of thorax Supports body weight over lower limbs
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System and function of Appendicular skeleton
SKELETAL Internal support Positioning of the external limbs Supports and enables muscles to move the axial skeleton
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System and function of Bone
SKELETAL Stores minerals
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System and function of Bone marrow
SKELETAL Red: red blood cell production. (In flat bones. (e.g. pelvis sternum, skulls, ribs) loses some of this function due to aging) Yellow: Stores fat cells. Energy storage. (In the medullary cavity of long bones. Gains with aging. Yellow to red after major bleeding)
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System and function of Lymphatic vessels
LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE Carry lymph fluid (water + protein) Carry lymphocytes from peripheral tissues to veins of cardiovascular system
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System and function of Lymphatic fluid
LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE Lipids (fats + fatty acids) from gut
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System and function of B & T cells
LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE Cells which carry out immune responses
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System and function of Lymph nodes (including tonsils)
LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE Monitor composition of lymph Defence: engulf pathogens Stimulate immune response
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System and function of Spleen (similar functions to large lymph nodes)
LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE Monitors circulation (blood cells) Engulfs pathogens Stimulates immune response Recycle red blood cells
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System and function of Thymus
LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE Controls development and maintenance of T-cell lymphocytes
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System and function of Cutaneous membrane (skin)
INTEGUMENTARY Epidermis: protects deeper tissues. Acts as a barrier. Consists of stratified squamous epithelium. Vitamin D production. Dermis: Feeds epidermis. Contains blood vessels, nerves and glands. Consists of a papillary layer of areolar tissue and reticular layer of dense irregular connective tissue.
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System and function of Hair follicles
INTEGUMENTARY Hairs: sensation from innervation Sebaceous glands: Lubricates hair shaft and epidermis. Removes waste.
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System and function of Sweat glands
INTEGUMENTARY Thermoregulation (evaporative cooling) Mammary gland (modified sweat gland)
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System and function of Nails
INTEGUMENTARY Stiffen and protect digits
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System and function of Sensory receptors
INTEGUMENTARY Detects sensations: Touch, pressure, temp, pain
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System and function of Hypodermis
INTEGUMENTARY Stores fat Attaches skin to deeper layers Separates integument from fascia around deeper organs
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System and function of | CNS (central nervous system)
NERVOUS Control centre Short term control over systems
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System and function of Brain
NERVOUS Complex integrative activities Controls voluntary and involuntary movement
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System and function of Spinal cord
NERVOUS Relays information to and from brain Less complex integrative activities (reflex arc)
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System and function of Special senses
NERVOUS Part of PNS excluding optic nerve which is CNS Sensory input to the brain (sight, hearing, smell, taste, equilibrium.)
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System and function of PNS (peripheral nervous system)
NERVOUS Links CNS with other systems and sense organs
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System and function of Heart
CARDIOVASCULAR Propels blood Maintains blood pressure
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System and function of Blood vessels
CARDIOVASCULAR Arteries: from heart to capillaries Capillaries: Diffusion between blood and interstitial fluids. Veins: Return blood from capillaries to heart
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System and function of Blood
CARDIOVASCULAR ``` Transport of O2 and CO2 Transports nutrients and hormones Removes waste Temperature regulation Defense against illness Acid-base balance ```

BIOSCI 107 Pt1 (7 decks)

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