Lab 2 -Organ Systems Overview Flashcards
Name the indicated organ.
Brain
Name the indicated organ.
Thyroid
Name the indicated organ.
Pharynx
Name the indicated organ.
Larynx
Name the indicated organ.
Lungs
Name the indicated organ.
Heart
Name the indicated organ.
Diaphragm
Name the indicated organ.
Liver
Name the indicated organ.
Stomach
Name the indicated organ.
Spleen
Name the indicated organ.
Large intestine
Name the indicated organ.
Greater ornentum
Name the indicated organ.
Small intestine
Name the organ system to which the set of organs or body structures belong.
Thymus, spleen, lymphatic vessels
Lymphatic system
Name the organ system to which the set of organs or body structures belong.
Bones, cartilage, tendons
Skeletal system
Name the organ system to which the set of organs or body structures belong.
Pancreas, pituitary gland
Endocrine
Name the organ system to which the set of organs or body structures belong.
Trachea, bronchi, lungs
Respiratory
Name the organ system to which the set of organs or body structures belong.
Epidermis, dermis, cutaneous sense organs
Integumentary system
Name the organ system to which the set of organs or body structures belong.
Testis, prostate
Male reproductive system
Name the organ system to which the set of organs or body structures belong.
Liver, large intestine, rectum
Digestive system
Name the organ system to which the set of organs or body structures belong.
Kidneys, ureter, urethra
Urinary system
Name the cells that are produced by the testes and ovaries
Ova - ovaries
Sperm - testes
List the four primary tissue types
Epithelial
Muscular
Connective
Nervous
Explain why an artery is an organ.
An organ is defined as a structure that contains two or more tissue types that perform a specific function. An artery contains smooth muscle tissue and connective tissue. It’s function is to move blood away from the head to the rest of the body.
Name two major organ systems that communicate within the body to maintain homeostasis. Briefly describe their different control mechanisms.
Endocrine: produces chemical hormones that travel in the blood to create an effect
Nervous system: sends electrical signals to activate certain glands
Explain the role that the skeletal system plays in facilitating cardiovascular system function.
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