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