Functions of the 11 Organ Systems Flashcards
Describe the parts and functions of the Cardiovascular system
Consists of : heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, arterioles) and blood
Supports the circulation and distribution of various substances throughout the body.
i.g. oxygen, hormones, nutrients
How does the circulatory/cardiovascular system interact with the endocrine system
Hormones from the endocrine system influence blood pressure
How does the circulatory/cardiovascular system interact with the urinary system
Urinary system helps regulate blood volume and pressure by adjusting urine volume
How does the circulatory/cardiovascular system interact with the nervous system
The nervous system controls the blood pressure, heart rate, and distribution of blood to various parts of the body.
How does the circulatory/cardiovascular system interact with the reproductive system (F)
estrogen helps preserve vascular health
How does the circulatory/cardiovascular system interact with the integumentary system
The integument allows heat to escape by dilating superficial blood vessels
How does the circulatory/cardiovascular system interact with the skeletal system
The cardiovascular system supplies oxygen and nutrients while removing wastes, such as lactic acid.
The skeletal systems form blood cells in the bone marrow.
Describe the parts and function of the Digestive system
- All body parts from the mouth to the anus involved in ingestion and digestion including:
esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum and anus. - system manufactures enzymes that break down food
- absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestines
- large intestine (colon) removes water from waste
- liver produces bile that help break down fats
- pancreas delivers enzymes to the small intestine to aid digestion
How does the digestive system interact with the cardiovascular system
The cardiovascular system transports the nutrients extracted by the digestive system throughout the body.
How does the digestive system interact with the skeletal system
Increased skeletal muscle activity increases the motility of the gastrointestinal tract
Describe the parts and function of the endocrine system
- The endocrine system is comprised of glands which secrete hormones to control body functions
- Pineal, pituitary, thalamus, hypothalamus, thyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands regulate processes i.g. growth and metabolism
- Pancreas, testis, and ovaries also have endocrine functions.
How does the lymphatic system interact with the endocrine system?
The lymphatic system provides a means of transportation for some hormones
How does the muscular system interact with the endocrine system?
The muscular system provides protection for some endocrine glands.
How does the nervous system interact with the endocrine system?
The nervous system controls the secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland.
What is the function of the integumentary system?
This system protects internal tissues from injury, waterproofs the body, and helps regulate body temperature. It also serves as a barrier against foreign substances.
Name some organs of the integumentary system
Skin
Hair
Nails
Mucous membranes
How does the respiratory and digestive system interact with the integumentary system?
They provide oxygen and nutrients to the skin and help it remain healthy
How does the cardiovascular system interact with the integumentary system?
Oxygen and nutrients flow through the blood vessels and feed the skin
How does the lymphatic system interact with the integumentary system?
The lymphatic system picks up excess fluid from the skin to avoid swelling.
How does the endocrine system interact with the integumentary system?
Hormone regulate the growth of hair and hydration.
How do the integumentary and the reproductive systems interact?
Skin provides protection to the internal organs of the reproductive system
How does the muscular system interact with the integumentary system?
Muscles produce heat that is expelled through the skin as sweat.
How does the urinary system interact with the integumentary system?
The urinary system activates vitamin D collected by the skin through exposure with the sun.
How do the nervous and integumentary system relate?
The nervous system regulates the production of sweat , interprets stimuli received from the integumentary, and adjusts the diameter of blood vessels of the skin.
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
This system helps cleanse the blood and houses the white blood cells that are involved in protecting the body from environmental pathogens. It also reads orbs fluid that has leaked from the cardio system back into the blood vessels
What are the organs of the lymphatic system?
Lymph nodes Lymph vessels (carries lymph fluid rich in antibodies) Spleen Thymus Tonsils
How do the urinary and lymphatic systems relate?
The urinary system helps maintain proper water/acid-base/electrolyte balance of the blood.
How do the nervous system and the lymphatic systems relate?
The brain helps control the immune response
How do the reproductive and integumentary systems relate to the lymphatic?
Acidic secretions in integumentary and reproductive systems prevent bacterial growth
What is the function of the muscular system?
This system provides movement through contractions.
What are the components of the muscular system?
Muscles, tendons, ligaments
How does the endocrine and muscular systems relate?
The endocrine system releases hormones at affect muscular strength
How do the nervous and muscular systems relate?
The nervous system regulates and coordinates muscular activity
How do the reproductive and muscular systems relate?
The reproduction system encourages larger muscle size in men
How do the skeletal and muscular systems relate
The bones act as levers for motion.
What is the function of the nervous system?
This system acts as the body’s control system and is necessary to protect the body from changes in the internal and external environment.
How do the endocrine and nervous systems relate?
The endocrine system releases hormones that regulate the activity of neurons
How do the urinary and nervous systems relate?
The urinary system helps dispose of metabolic wastes and maintains the correct electrolyte balance for proper nerve function.
What is the function of the reproductive system?
This system produces offspring.
Also hormone production and storage encourages or suppresses activities in the body I.e. Libido, and promotes gender characteristics.
What are the structures of the reproductive system?
Testes, penis, ovaries, vagina and breasts,
How do the lymphatic and reproductive systems relate?
The lymphatic transports
