organ system Flashcards
what is an organ?
the four basic tissue types come together to form an organ and organ system.
-is a discrete structure composed of at least 2 tissue types, that performs a specific function for the body.
what is an organ system? example?
an organ system is a series of organs all working together to accomplish a common purpose.
cardiovascular system - a network of blood vessels carrying blood around the body. blood is continuously pumped by the action of the heart.
what is an example of an organ structure?
stomach
internal lining-epithelial tissue- secretes digestive juices
stomach wall- mainly muscle which contracts and relaxes to churn and mix food
stomach wall-connective tissue which supports muscle structure as it churns.
nervous tissue-nerve fibres signal muscle cells to change concentration rate and secrete more digestive juice.
what is interdependence?
all organs work together to ensure we can perform the functions needed for life.
work in unison: all cells are fed and cleaned up
-all cells are protected from dehydration and attack
-all cells can move away from danger and towards food
-genetic material transferred to a new generation
what are the functions of life?-maintaining boundries
-maintaining boundaries-keeping inside separate from outside via selective selection from plasma membranes- which allows to have separate functions from other cells.
-we have to be prevented from drying out, attempts at infection heat and sunlight.
:this role is taken by the integumentary system.
what are the functions of life?-movement
movement-muscular and nervous system only contract via nervous stimulation.
Propelling ourseleves from one place to another - majorly determined by our MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL SYSTEM
blood pushed around-cardiovascular system
food is pushed-digestive system
urine is squeezed-urinary system
what are the functions of life?-responsiveness
responsiveness- sense and respond to changes in environment via nervous system.
all cells are able to respond to stimuli, however rapid responses are controlled by nervous system as signals are sent via electrical impulses
what are the functions of life?-digestion
.digestion-breaking down large food molecules into smaller ones that can be used by the body - digestive system.
.absorbed into blood and transported around-cardiovascular system.
what are the functions of life?-metabolism
all chemical reactions that happen inside your body.
anabolism-creating new molecules
catabolism-destroying existing molecules.
cell respiration- using nutrients and oxygen to trap usable energy
digestive system- provides molecules
respiratory system- provides oxygen
cardiovasualr system- transports oxygen and nutrients
lymphatic system- returns excess fluid
endocrine system- metabolism is regulated by hormones
what are the functions?-excretion
getting rid of waste from the body- byproducts of digestion and metabolism
digestive system-indigestible food as faces
urinary system -removes nitrogen products- urea
cardiovascular system - transports co2
respiratory system- releases co2
what is the integumentary system?
its a waterproof , stretchable, washable and air conditioned coat that automatically repairs its self.
what is in the integumentary system?
the skin and its appendages:
- sweat glands
- oil glands
- hairs
- nails
what is the function of the integumentary system?
- forms the external body covering
- protects deep tissue from injury
- synthesis of vitamin D
what is the structure of the skin?
the skin has 2 layers
epidermis-stratified squamous
dermis- dense irregular connective tissue
-Hypodermis- adipose with some aerolar tissue
the dermis is vascularised .
epidermis receives nutrients that diffuse through tissue fluid.
7% of total body weight and 1.7m2
what is the function of the skin?chemical
.protection
.skin secretions
1.acid mantle-retards bacterial growth due to low ph
2.dermicidin in sweat- anti microbial molecule that targets bacteria by penetrating the epithelia.
3.epithelia cells secrete defensins.
skin also contains melanin which prevents uv damage of cells.
what is the functions of the skin?-physical
.physical barrier
skin continuity
cells hardens due to keratin which prevents water loss or gain.
.biological barrier
immune cells survey the epidermis (dendritic cells) and dermis (macrophages) to prevent pathogen invasion.
what are the other functions of skin?
.temperature regulation- gets rid off excess heat
.metabolic functions -vit D production
.acts as a blood reservoir
.excretion - we excrete urea , uric acid in sweat , along with water and salts.
what is the structure of hair?
dead keratinised cells
what is the function of hair?
warmth,senses insects, head hair- protection from trauma and sun.
eyelashes shield our eyes.
nose hairs prevents us inhaling things.
what is the structure of nails?
dead , keratinised cells
what is the function of nails?
protection of finger tips and toe tips.
what is the function of skeletal system?
- forms our internal scaffold,
- protects and supports internal organs .
- framework for muscles and movement.
- bones store minerals
- blood cells formed inside bones
what is the skeletal system?
-it is made mainly from connective tissue
-20% body mass
-major element is the bones but also involves the cartilage , joints and ligaments (Connect bones and reinforce joints)
-it is made from 80 bones
example of cartilage is the nose, ribs and joints.
what is the functions muscular system?
movement
maintain posture
stabilise joints
generate heat
what are the characteristics of the muscular system?
excitability
contractibility
extensibility
elasticity
what are the 3 types of muscle?
- skeletal muscle- movement of skeleton-voluntary
- cardiac muscle - involuntary
- smooth muscle- found in hollow organs-involuntary
How do skeletal muscles work?
work in unison with the skeleton to allow movement through the environment.
how do muscle attach to bones?
by tendons-dense regular connective tissues.
what is the nervous system?
the master controlling and communicating system of the body.
what are the functions of the nervous system?
- sensory input
- integration by brain and spinal chord.
- motor output eg control of smooth muscle in the digestive system.
what are the 2 parts of the nervous system?
CNS- brain and spinal chord
PNS-nerves and ganglia
links the rest of body to the cns.
what are the type of nerves in the pns?
cranial nerves spinal nerves theses can be either sensory or motor. they regulate muscles and glands via electorchemical impulses delivered by neurons timescale:milliseconds.
what is the function of the endocrine system?
influences metabolic activity through hormone signaling.
where are hormones secreted from?
hormones are secreted from the endocrine gland.
why do we need hormones?
essential for regulation of cellular homeostasis(growth, metabolism, reproduction)
what is a hormone?
its a chemical messenger secreted into extracellular fluids.
what is the timescale of endocrine system?
the timescale of initiation is longer
days or seconds or years
what are the functions of the cardiovascular system?
the cardiovascular system carries gases, waste , nutrients ,hormones around the body.
what are the tissue types in the cardiovascular system?
muscle tissue- (cardiac and smooth)
connective tissue-blood
epithelia-endothelium
what are the 2 components of the cardiovascular system?
blood vessels- carry the blood
heart- pumps the blood around