organ systems Flashcards

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intigumentary function

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protection, thermoregulation, vitamin d, synthesis, cutaneous secretion

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intigumentary organs

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hair, nails, skin, cutaneous glands

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skeletal functions

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movement, support, protection of internal viscera, electrolyte and acid base balance, blood formation.

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skeletal organs

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bones, cartilages, ligaments

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muscular function

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movement, stability, heat production, control of body openings, communication

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muscular organs

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skeletal muscles

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nervous function

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coordination, motor control and sensation, rapid internal communication

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nervous organs

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brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia

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cardiovascular function

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fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance. distribution of oxygen, wastes, and nutrients, hormones, heat, immune cells and antibodies.

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cardiovascular organs

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heart and blood vessels

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lymphatic functions

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detection of pathogens, production of immune cells, defense against disease and recovery of access tissue fluid

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lymphatic organs

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lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, and tonsils

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respiratory funtion

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acid-base balance, speech, absorption of oxygen and discharge of carbon dioxide

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respiratory organs

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nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea bronchi, lungs

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endocrine function

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internal chemical communication and coordination, hormone production

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endocrine organs

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pineal gland, pituitary gland, parathyriod glands, adrenal glands, thymus, pancreas, ovaries and testies

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Renal Function

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Elimination of wastes, stimulation of red blood cell formation, regulation of blood volume and pressure, control of fluid, acid-base and electrolyte balance, detoxification.

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Renal organs

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Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra

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Digestive Function

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Nutrient breakdown and absorption

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Digestive organs

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Teeth, tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder and pancreas

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Male reproductive Function

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Secretion of sex hormones, production and delivery of sperm

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Male reproductive organs

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Testes, epididymides, spermatic ducts, seminal vesicles, bulbourethral glands, prostate gland, and penis.

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Female reproductive function

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Secretion of sex hormones, production of eggs, site of fertilization and fetal development, fetal nourishment, birth, lactation

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Female reproductive organs

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Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and mammary glands