Organ System Overview Flashcards
Become familiar with the *11 organ systems
Organs in Integumentary system
Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands
Function of Integumentary organs
protection, regulation of body temp, synthesis of vitamin D, site of cutaneous nerve receptors, oil glands, get rid of waste products
Organs in Skeletal system
Bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, cartilages
Function of Skeletal organs
Protects & supports body organs, movement, stores minerals, hemotopoiseis (blood cells are formed within
Organs in Nervous system
brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors
Function of Muscular organs
Facial expression, posture maintenance, movement, heat production
Organs in Cardiovascular system
heart, blood vessels
Function of Nervous organs
fast acting control, regulator of function, coordination of body parts
Organs in Respiratory system
oral cavity, nose/nasal cavity, pharynx/larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes/lungs, alveoli
Function of Endocrine organs
slower acting control
regulate processes: growth, reproduction, metabolism by body cells
Organs in Digestive system
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small/large intestine, salivary glands, liver, pancreas, gall bladder, rectum, anus
Function of Cardiovascular organs
transportation of blood; nutrients, wastes, o2 / co2
Function of Lymphatic/Immunity organs
to fight infection
puts leaked fluid back into bloodstream; houses white blood cells
Function of Respiratory organs
exchange gases (o2/co2), maintenance of blood pH and electrolytes
Function of Urinary organs
Eliminates nitrogenous waste
removal of metabolic wastes from blood, maintenance of blood pH
