Organ Systems Flashcards
integumentary function
protect
integumentary organs
skin, hair, nails
skeletal organs
bones
skeletal function
support, protect organs, form blood
muscular organs
skeletal muscles
muscular function
movement, heat
nervous organs
brain, spinal cord, nerves
nervous function
motor and sensory control, homeostasis
endocrine organs
pancreas, thymus, testes, ovaries, and most glands
endocrine function
secrete hormones, homeostasis
cardiovascular organs
heart, blood vessels
cardiovascular function
distribution
lymphatic organs
lymph nodes, thymus, spleen
lymphatic function
immunity
respiratory organs
lungs
respiratory function
gas exchange
urinary organs
kidneys, bladder
urinary function
urination,control of body fluids, eliminating waste
digestive organs
stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
digestive function
nutrient breakdown, absorption
reproductive organs
testes, ovaries
reproductive function
produce sperm, eggs, and sex hormones