Organ Systems Flashcards
How many organ systems are in the body?
11
What organ system carries blood and oxygen around the body?
Cardiovascular
Oxygen comes into the body and C02 leaves the body is carried out by what system?
Respiratory
Body system made up by the Brain, nerve cells (neurons) and glia?
Nervous
Autonomic nervous system
Unconcious and involuntary actions such as breathing and heart rate
Somatic nervous system
Controls voluntary actions such as walking
What does the endocrine system control?
Glands and hormones
Pituatory gland and hypothalmus control much of what system?
Endocrine System
Functions of the skeletal system?
Structure, protection, storage of minerals and produce blood cells
Functions of muscular system?
To make the body move
What are the three types of the muscular system?
- Skeletal muscle
- Cardiac muscle
- Smooth muscle
What type of movement does the skeletal muscle control?
Voluntary movement e.g. allows body to move
What type of muscle is the cardiac muscle?
Heart
What type of movement does the smooth muscle control?
Involuntary movement e.g. digestive tract
