Organ system Flashcards
What system has fast-acting control system, consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and sensory receptors, responds to internal and external change, activates muscles and glands, and coordinates activities of all systems?
Nervous System
What system control body activities, slower-acting control system, produces hormones, and is responsible for growth, reproduction, and metabolism?
Endocrine System
What system is primarily made up of organs that include the heart and blood vessels, delivers oxygen, nutrients and hormones, and gets rid of cellular wastes and carbon dioxide?
Cardiovascular System
What system includes lymph nodes, spleen and tonsils, returns fluids to blood vessels, involved in immunity, and absorbs fats from the digestive track?
Lymphatic System
What system keeps blood supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide?
Respiratory System
What system breaks down food physically and chemically, allows for nutrient absorption into blood, and eliminates indigestible materal?
Digestive System
What system eliminates nitrogenous wastes, maintains acid-base balance, and regulates water and electrolytes?
Urinary System
What system is the production of egg and sperm and provides a proper internal environment for development of embryo and fetus?
Reproductive system
