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Organ Systems Flashcards

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Integumentary system- principle functions

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Protection 
Water retention 
Thermoregulation 
Vitamin D synthesis
Cutaneous sensation
Nonverbal communication
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Integumentary system- principle organs

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Skin
Hair
Nails
Cutaneous glands

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Skeletal system- principle organs

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Bones
Cartilages
Ligaments

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Skeletal system- principle functions

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Support 
Movement
Protective enclosure of viscera
Blood formation
Mineral storage
Electrolyte and acid-base balance
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Muscular system- principle organs

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Skeletal muscles

Tendons

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Muscular system- principle functions

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Movement 
Stability 
Communication 
Control of body openings- ie sphinctors
Heat production
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Nervous system- principle organs

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Brain
Spinal cord
Nerves
Ganglia

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Nervous system- principle functions

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Rapid internal communication 
Coordination
Motor control and sensation 
Afferent (sensory to the brain)
Efferent (motor from the brain)
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Endocrine system- principle organs

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Pituitary gland 
Pineal gland 
Thyroid gland 
Parathyroid glands
Thymus
Adrenal glands 
Pancreas 
Ovaries
Testes
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Endocrine system- principle functions

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Hormones production

Internal chemical communication and coordination

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Circulatory system- principle organs

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Heart

Blood vessels

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Circulatory system- principle functions

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Distribution of nutrients 
Distribution of oxygen
Distribution of wastes
Distribution of hormones
Distribution of electrolytes 
Distribution of immune cells 
Distribution of antibodies
Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
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Lymphatic system- principle organs

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Lymph nodes 
Lymphatic vessels
Thymus
Spleen 
Tonsils
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Lymphatic system- principle functions

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Recovery of excess tissue fluid
Detection/elimination of pathogens
Production of immune cells
Defense against disease

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Respiratory system- principle organs

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Nose
Pharynx 
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi/ bronchioles 
Lungs
Alveoli
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Respiratory system- principle functions

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Absorption of oxygen 
Discharge of carbon dioxide 
Acid-base balance
Speech 
Gas exchange
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Urinary system- principle organs

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Kidneys
Ureters
Urinary bladder
Urethra

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Urinary system- principle functions

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Elimination of wastes
Regulation of blood volume and pressure 
Stimulation of red blood cell formation
Control of fluid, electrolyte & acid-base balance
Detoxification
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Digestive system- principle organs

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Teeth
Tongue
Salivary gland
Esophagus 
Stomach
Small and large intestines
Liver
Gallbladder 
Pancreas
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Digestive system- principle functions

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Nutrient breakdown and absorption 
Liver functions include metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals
Synthesis of plasma proteins 
Disposals of drugs, toxins and hormones 
Cleansing of blood
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Reproductive system- boy- principle organs

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Testes

Penis

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Reproductive system- girl- principle organs

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Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Vagina
Uterus

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Reproductive system- boy- principle functions

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Sperm

Hormones

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Reproductive system- girl- principle functions

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Eggs

Hormones

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