Human Body Organ Systems S2 Flashcards
What are the 11 organ systems in the human body?
Respiratory, Circulatory, Nervous, Skeletal, Muscular, Lymphatic, Digestive, Excretory/Urinary, INtegumentary, Endocrine, Reproductive
How many types of cells are in the human body?
Over 200 Types
Which system takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide?
Respiratory System
What are the busiest muscles in the body? How much do they move?
The eye muscles are the busiest and they move more than 100,000 times a day.
What is the largest muscle in the body?
Gluteus Maximus (aka your buttox)
What are the main organs of the Circulatory System?
Heart, Veins, Arteries, Capillaries
What is the function of this circulatory system?
The function of this system is to move blood throughout the body.
What are the main organs of the Integumentary system?
Skin, Hair, and Nails
What is the function of the Integumentary System?
The function of this system is to protect the tissue that lies under the skin, hair, and nails.
What does the Lymphatic System protect you from? What else does the Lymphatic system do?
This system protects you from bacteria and viruses (foreign invaders). This system so returns leaked fluids to blood vessels.
Which system is in charge of producing new cells? What are these cells called?
The reproductive system is in charge of producing new cells and the new cells are called gametes.
What other system(s) does the Excretory/Urinary System work with? How do these systems work together?
The digestive system works with the urinary system because the digestive system produces waste, so the excretory system remove the wastes.
What are the main organs of the Urinary System?
The main organs of the urinary system are Renal Arteries, Kidneys, Bladder, Ureter, Uthera
What is the function of the Urinary system?
The function of this system is to remove waste from blood and regulate body fluids.
What is the main function of the Muscular System?
The main function of the muscular system is for movement and flexibility.