Organ Systems Flashcards
organs in the cardiovascular system
heart and blood vessels
function of the cardiovascular system
pumps blood and circulates it throughout the body
organs in the digestive system
stomach, small and large intestines, gallbladder
function of the digestive system
breaks down nutrients into small parts for your body to absorb and use for energy, growth, and cell repair
organs of the endocrine system
thyroid gland, pancreas
function of the endocrine system
hormone production
organs of the integumentary system
skin, hair, nails
function of the integumentary system
protection, water retention
organs of the lymphatic/immune system
lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels
function of the lymphatic/immune system
recovery of excess tissue fluid, defense of diseases
organs of the muscular system
skeletal muscles, tendons
function of the muscular system
movement, stability
organs of the nervous system
brain, spinal cord, nerves
functions of the nervous system
rapid internal communication, motor control and sensation
organs of the reproductive system
ovaries, uterus, vagina
