Organ Systems Flashcards
Skeletal system
consists of bones, cartilages, ligaments, and joints, supports the body and provides framework. Hematopoiesis,formation of blood cells, takes place in the bones
Integumentary system
External covering of the body
Muscular system
one function, to contract, causing movement
Nervous system
control system of the body
Endocrine system
controls body activities, but acts more slowly than the nervous system, uses hormones to regulate activities
Cardiovascular system
uses blood as a transporting fluid to carry oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other substances around the body.
Lymphatic system
complements the cardiovascular system, helps immunity
Respiratory system
Keeps body supplied with oxygen
Digestive system
breaks down food and delivers products to blood
Urinary system
removes nitrogen-containing waste from blood and flushes them from the body.
Reproductive system
produces offspring
