Organ Systems Flashcards
Integumentary System
Specialty - Dermatology
Forms protective two-way barrier and aids in temperature regulation.
Structures
*skin
*hair
*nails
*sweat glands
*sebaceous glandsMusculoskeletal System
Specialty - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Skeleton supports and protects the body, forms blood cells, and stores minerals. Muscles produce movement.
Structures
*bones
*joints
musclesCardiovascular System
Specialty - Cardiology
Pumps blood throughout the entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen, and wastes.
Structures
*heart
*arteries
*veinsBlood (Hematic System)
Specialty - Hematology
Transports oxygen, protects against pathogens, and controls bleeding.
Structures
*plasma
*erythrocytes
*leukocytes
*plateletsLymphatic System
Specialty - Immunology
Protects the body from disease and invasion from pathogens.
Structures
*lymph nodes
*lymphatic vessels
*spleen
*thymus gland
*tonsilsRespiratory System
Specialty - Otorhinolaryngology/Pulmonology/
Thoracic Surgery
Obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body.
Structures
*nasal cavity
*pharynx
*larynx
*trachea
*bronchial tubes
*lungsDigestive or Gastrointestinal System
Specialty - Gastroenterology/Proctology
Ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients for the body.
Structures
*oral cavity
*pharynx
*esophagus
*stomach
*small intestine
*colon
*liver
*gallbladder
*pancreas
*salivary glandsUrinary System
Specialty - Nephrology/Urology
Filters waste products out of the blood and removes them from the body.
Structures
*kidneys
*ureters
*urinary bladder
*urethraFemale Reproductive System
Specialty - Gynecology/Obstetrics
Produces eggs for reproduction and provides place for growing baby.
Structures
*ovary
*fallopian tubes
*uterus
*vagina
*vulva
*breastsMale Reproductive System
Specialty - Urology
Produces sperm for reproduction.
Structures
*testes
*epididymis
*vas deferens
*penis
*seminal vesicles
*prostate gland
*bulbourethral glandEndocrine System
Specialty - Endocrinology
Regulates metabolic activities of the body.
Structures
*pituitary gland
*pineal gland
*thyroid gland
*parathyroid gland
*thymus gland
*adrenal glands
*pancreas
*ovaries
*testesNervous System
Specialty - Neurology/Neurosurgery
Receives sensory information and coordinates the body's response.
Structures
*brain
*spinal cord
*nervesSpecial Senses
Specialty - Ophthalmology
Vision
Structure
*eye
Otorhinolaryngology
Hearing and balance
Structure
*ear
