Organ Systems Flashcards
Skin, hair, nails, cutaneous glands.
Protection, water retention, thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sensation, nonverbal communication.
Integumentary System
Bones, cartilage, ligaments
Support, movement, protective enclosure of viscera, blood formation, mineral storage, electrolyte and acid base balance.
Skeletal System
Skeletal Muscles
Movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production.
Muscular System
Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils.
Recovery of excess tissue fluids, detection of pathogens, production of immune cells, defense against disease.
Lymphatic System
Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Absorbtion of oxygen, discharge of carbon dioxide, acid-base balance, speech.
Respiratory System
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Elimination of waste, regulation of blood volume and pressure, stimulation of red blood cell formation, control of fluid; electrolyte and acid-base balance, detoxification.
Urinary System
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Elimination of waste, regulation of blood volume and pressure, stimulation of red blood cell formation, control of fluid; electrolyte and acid-base balance, detoxification.
Urinary System
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia
rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control and sensation.
Nervous System
Pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, ovaries
Hormone production, internal chemical communication and coordination.
Endocrine System
Heart, Blood vessels
Distribution of nutrients, oxygen, wastes, hormones, electrolytes, and acid-bases.
Circulatory system
Teeth, tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas.
Digestive System
Testes, epididymides, spermatic ducts, seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands, penis
Male Reproductive System
Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands.
Female reproductive system.
