Major Organ Systems Flashcards
Organs and funcitons
1
Q
Integumentary organs
A
hair, skin, nails
2
Q
Integumentary function
A
protection, sensory receptors
3
Q
Skeletal organs
A
cartilage, bones, joints
4
Q
Skeletal function
A
Support body, allow for movement
5
Q
Muscular organs
A
muscles, tendons
6
Q
Muscular function
A
Movement, keep body temperature
7
Q
Nervous organs
A
brain, spinal cord
8
Q
Nervous function
A
detect and process sensory information, activate responses
9
Q
Endocrine organs
A
pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas
10
Q
Endocrine functions
A
Make hormones, regulate body processes
11
Q
Cardiovascular organs
A
heart, blood vessels
12
Q
Cardiovascular function
A
Deliver O2 and nutrients to tissues, equalize internal temperature
13
Q
Lymphatic organs
A
lymph nodes, spleen
14
Q
Lymphatic function
A
return fluids to blood, defends against pathogens
15
Q
Respiratory organs
A
trachea, lungs
