Organ Systems Flashcards
Circulatory system
Transports oxygen and nutrients to cells. Takes carbon dioxide and waste away from cells to the lungs.
Heart, blood, blood vessels
Lymphatic system
Defends against infection and disease. Transfers lymph between tissues and the blood stream
Lymph, lymph nodes, lymph vessels
Digestive system
Processes food, absorbs nutrients mineral vitamins and water
Mouth, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, endocrine pancreas, small intestine, large intestine
Endocrine system
Provides communication in the body via hormones and directs long term change in other organ systems
Thyroid, tested, ovaries
Integumentary system
Provides protection from injury and fluid loss. The outside of the body
Hair, skin, nails
Muscular system
Provides movement, support, and heat production
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles
Nervous system
Transfers electrical signals to other parts of the body
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory organs
Reproductive system
Makes kids
Eggs, sperm, Fallopian tube, vagina, penis
Respiratory system
Delivers air to do gas exchange
Mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli, lungs
Skeletal system
Protects tissue, provides movement, stores minerals
Bones, cartilage, joints, tendons, ligaments
Urinary system
Removes excess salt water and waste from the blood
Kidneys, ureters, urinate bladder, urethra
Immune system
Defends against microbial pathogens and diseases
Leukocytes, tonsils, adenoids, thymus, spleen
