Organ systems Flashcards
Reproductive
Producing offspring (male and female organs).
Urinary
Storage and removal of urine( kidneys, urinary bladder, etc).
Muscular
Provide the forces that give body movements; body heat; maintains posture(muscles).
Integumentary
Protect underlying tissues, regulate body temp(skin, hair,nails, etc).
Endocrine
Helps the body regulate( all glands that secrete hormones( thyroids).
Nervous
control and adjust various organ functions, to maintain homeostasis( Brain, spinal cord, and associated nerves).
Skeletal
Provides the framework of the body, protective shield, attachment for muscles( bones, ligaments, and cartilages).
Lymphatic
Transports substances throughout the internal environment( lymph fluid, thymus, spleen).
Digestive
Absorb nutrients and oxygen and excrete various waste (Mouth, tongue, teeth).
Respiratory
Provides the intake and output of air and for the exchange of gases between the air and blood ( nasal cavity, lungs, and bronchi).
Circulatory
Forces the blood throughout body( heart, arteries, veins, and blood).