Organ Systems Flashcards
Integumentary system- principle functions
Protection Water retention Thermoregulation Vitamin D synthesis Cutaneous sensation Nonverbal communication
Integumentary system- principle organs
Skin
Hair
Nails
Cutaneous glands
Skeletal system- principle organs
Bones
Cartilages
Ligaments
Skeletal system- principle functions
Support Movement Protective enclosure of viscera Blood formation Mineral storage Electrolyte and acid-base balance
Muscular system- principle organs
Skeletal muscles
Tendons
Muscular system- principle functions
Movement Stability Communication Control of body openings- ie sphinctors Heat production
Nervous system- principle organs
Brain
Spinal cord
Nerves
Ganglia
Nervous system- principle functions
Rapid internal communication Coordination Motor control and sensation Afferent (sensory to the brain) Efferent (motor from the brain)
Endocrine system- principle organs
Pituitary gland Pineal gland Thyroid gland Parathyroid glands Thymus Adrenal glands Pancreas Ovaries Testes
Endocrine system- principle functions
Hormones production
Internal chemical communication and coordination
Circulatory system- principle organs
Heart
Blood vessels
Circulatory system- principle functions
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
Lymphatic system- principle organs
Lymph nodes Lymphatic vessels Thymus Spleen Tonsils
Lymphatic system- principle functions
Recovery of excess tissue fluid
Detection/elimination of pathogens
Production of immune cells
Defense against disease
Respiratory system- principle organs
Nose Pharynx Larynx Trachea Bronchi/ bronchioles Lungs Alveoli
Respiratory system- principle functions
Absorption of oxygen Discharge of carbon dioxide Acid-base balance Speech Gas exchange
Urinary system- principle organs
Kidneys
Ureters
Urinary bladder
Urethra
Urinary system- principle functions
Elimination of wastes Regulation of blood volume and pressure Stimulation of red blood cell formation Control of fluid, electrolyte & acid-base balance Detoxification
Digestive system- principle organs
Teeth Tongue Salivary gland Esophagus Stomach Small and large intestines Liver Gallbladder Pancreas
Digestive system- principle functions
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
Reproductive system- boy- principle organs
Testes
Penis
Reproductive system- girl- principle organs
Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Vagina
Uterus
Reproductive system- boy- principle functions
Sperm
Hormones
Reproductive system- girl- principle functions
Eggs
Hormones
