Organ Systems Flashcards
11 organ systemd
Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, lymphatic, digestive, reproductive, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary
Organs of the integumentary system
Skin, hair, nails
Organs of the skeletal system
Bones, ligaments
Organs of the muscular system
Muscles, tendon
Organs of the lymphatic system
Lymph nodes, lymph vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils
Organs of the digestive system
Teeth, tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Organs of the reproductive system
Male: testes, penis
Female: ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands
Organs of the nervous system
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia
Organs of the endocrine system
Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland, pancreas
Organs of the cardiovascular system
Heart, blood vessels
Organs of the respiratory system
Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Organs of the urinary system
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Functions of the integumentary system
Protection, water retention, thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, sensation, nonverbal communication
Functions of the skeletal system
Support, movement
Functions of the muscular system
Movement, stability
Functions of the lymphatic system
Production of immune cells, defense against pathogens
Functions of the respiratory system
Intake of oxygen, outtake of carbon dioxide
Functions of the urinary system
Elimination of waste
Functions of the nervous system
Communication
Functions of the endocrine system
Hormone production
Functions of the cardiovascular system
Distribution of nutrients, oxygen, waste, hormones, and immune cells
Functions of the digestive system
Nutrient breakdown and absorption
Functions of the reproductive system
Secretion of sex hormones, reproduction
