Organ Systems Flashcards
Nervous System Anatomy
Brain
Spinal Cord
Nerves
Sense Organs
Nervous System Functions
regulates body activities
responds to internal & external stimuli
Integumentary System Anatomy
Skin
Hair
Nails
Sweat & Oil Glands
Integumentary System Functions
protection
temperature regulation
sensation
Skeletal System Anatomy
Bones
Joints (ligaments)
Cartilages
Skeletal System Functions
Support & Protection
Aids movement
Blood cell production
Muscular System Anatomy
Skeletal Muscles (attached to bones, skin, eyes etc. not heart) Tendons Aponeuroses
Muscular System Functions
Movement
Posture Maintenance
Produces heat
Endocrine System Anatomy
Hormonal glands... Thyroid Adrenal Pancreas Ovaries Testes
Endocrine System Function
regulate body function
Cardiovascular System Anatomy
heart
blood vessels
blood
Cardiovascular System Function
circulate blood
carry nutrients to tissues
carry waste from tissues
Lymphatic System Anatomy
Lymph (fluid released from blood) is collected in…
Lymphatic vessels
Lymph nodes
Spleen
Lymphatic System Function
returns fluid to blood
fight infection
Respiratory System Anatomy
Lungs
Air passageways (pharynx, trachea, bronchial tubes)
Larynx
Respiratory System Function
Transfer oxygen to blood
Expel CO2
Speech
Digestive System Anatomy
Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Large intestine Anus Pancreas Liver Gall Bladder Salivary Glands
Digestive System Functions
Food digestion
Nutrient absorption
Elimination of Solid wastes
Urinary System Anatomy
Kidneys
Ureters
Urinary Bladder
Urethra
Urinary System Function
filters out waste from blood
produces & eliminates urine
Reproduction System Anatomy
F ovaries uterine tubes uterus vagina vulva clitoris M Testes ductus deferens penis associated glands
Reproductive System Function
produce sperm & eggs gestation produce milk M gonads release hormones > controls growth, reproduction, behavior
