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Module 2: Introduction To Body Systems Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
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What are the main components of the musculo-skeletal system?

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Bones, joints, muscles, tendons

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What are the main components of the central nervous system?

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Brain and spinal cord

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What are the main components of the cardiovascular system?

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Heart and blood vessels

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What are the main components of the respiratory system?

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Air passages and lungs

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What are the main components of the gastrointestinal system?

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Digestive tract (mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines). The liver, gallbladder, biliary duct system and pancreas are accessory organs.

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What are the main components of the endocrine system?

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Hypothalamus and pituitary gland, plus reproductive glands, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands and part of the pancreas.

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What are the main components of the urinary system?

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Kidneys, ureters, urethra.

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What are the main components of the lymphatic system?

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Lymph ducts and glands, and spleen.

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What are the main components of the sensory system?

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Ear, nose and throat.

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What is the purpose of the skin?

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Protection and sensory receptor

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What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?

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Concerned with the body’s tissue fluid and defence of the body against invasion by foreign material, e.g. bacteria

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What is the purpose of the reproductive system

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Reproduction!!

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What is the purpose of the urinary system?

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Responsible for the balance of water and salts (electrolytes) in the body

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What is the purpose of the endocrine system?

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Production and regulation of the body’s chemical messengers (hormones)

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What is the purpose of the gastrointestinal system?

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This system transforms and conveys nutrients and other essentials derived from ingested food to body cells, and collects waste products.

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What is the purpose of the respiratory system?

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Ventilating the body and allowing the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide (waste gas)

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What is the purpose of the cardiovascular system?

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Delivering blood, nutrients and other essentials to the cells, and removing waste products

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What is the purpose of the central nervous system?

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Controlling and coordinating all body functions and processes

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What is the purpose of the musculo-skeletal system?

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Providing the supporting framework for the organs and soft tissues

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