L,E,&R SYSTEMS Flashcards
The Lymphatic system transports a watery fluid called…?
Lymph
The Lymphatic system interacts with WHAT SYSTEM to drain fluid from the cells and tissues.
The Blood Circulatory System!
The lymphatic contains an immune cells called…?
Lymphocytes
The Lymphocytes protects the body from..?
Viruses and bacteria that invade the body.
What system absorbs fat and transport them to the blood.
Lymphatic
Lymphatic function:
Protect the body from pathogens (Virus or bacteria).
Endocrine system function:
Release hormones in the body.
What are hormones??
Chemical Messenger
What cell fights bacteria in the body!
White blood cells
Pituitary Gland
Regulates growth and Controls functions of the other glands
What releases hormones?
Glands
Thyroid
Regulates metabolism and helps with development.
Pancreas
Makes insulin to regulate storage of sugar.
Thymus
Aids in formation of antibodies. Also responsible for the production and maturation of immune cells
Adrenal
Regulate water and salt.
Also helps with sex development.
Testes/Ovaries
Forms sperm and male development.
Forms eggs, female sex development.
What is a Gland?
A group of cells that produces or secretes chemicals.
2 Types of Asexual reproduction
Budding and Fission
Budding
When an organism can duplicate (Very common in plants.)
Fission
Becoming two by division of the complete organism. (Split into two smaller atoms)
How many chromosomes do eggs have?
23
What is a zygote?
New cell from fertilization
What organs does the reproductive system and endocrine share?
Testes and ovaries
How does the reproduction and endocrine work together.
Controls production of sex hormones
