Organ Systems Flashcards
What organs are part of the lymphatic system
bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, lymph fluid, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels
What does the lymphatic system do
Carrie nutrients, wastes, hormones and gasses to and from body cells & provide protection & immunity from harmful organisms
What is the cardiovascular system for?
circulates blood throughout the body to deliver nutrients and remove wastes from organs
Which organs are part of the cardiovascular system?
heart, cardiovascular structures (arteries, capillaries, veins)
What is the endocrine system for?
secreting hormones
what organs are part of the endocrine system?
thyroid, pituitary, adrenal glands
What is the digestive system for?
Processing food for nutrient absorption
Which organs are in the digestive system?
mouth, esophagus, pharynx, intestines, stomach, liver and gall bladder
What is the integumentary and sensory system for?
encasing the body, regulating temperature, communicating touch, and more
Which organs are in the integumentary system?
skin, hair, nails
What is the nervous system for?
communicating actions between body systems and carries nerve impulses to and from the brain
Which organs are part of the nervous system?
eyes, ears, brain, nerves
What is the musculoskeletal system for?
supports body structures while muscular system carries out nerve commends to produce movements
Which organs are part of the musculoskeletal system?
muscles, bones
What is the respiratory system for?
conducts oxygen into the body and carbon dioxide out of the body
