organ systems Flashcards
1
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organs
A
structures of different tissues specialized to carry out specific functions
ex: stomach, kidneys
2
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excretory system
A
kidneys, bladder, and urethra remove nitrogen containing wastes from blood and maintain osmotic balance
3
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circulatory system
A
transports oxygen and nutrients throughout body, carries away wastes and carbon dioxide
4
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digestive system
A
- ingests food
- breaks down into small units and absorbs
- eliminates wastes
5
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respiratory system
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oxygen brought into body and allows carbon dioxide to leave the body
6
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endocrine system
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endocrine glands secrete hormones into blood that regulate other activities
7
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lymphatic system
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- supplements cardiovascular system
- system of cells and process that protects body from foreign invaders
8
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reproductive system
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- ovaries and testes produce female/male gametes
- help in fertilization and embryo development
9
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nervous system
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- brain, spinal cord, nerves and sense organs work together with endocrine system
- sense environment, affect responses, coordinate body activities
10
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skeletal system
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- bones and cartilage provide support and protection
- skin, hair, and nails protect internal body parts from injury and infections
11
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what is digestion
A
chemical and physical process of breaking down large food molecules into smaller ones absorbed by the body
