Organ Systems & Body Cavities Flashcards
What does the Integumentary System consist of?
The skin and related structures such as hair, nails, and glands.
What are the main components of the Skeletal System?
The bones and joints.
What are the primary functions of the Skeletal System?
Provides protection and support.
What does the Muscular System consist of?
Skeletal muscles.
What does the Nervous System consist of?
The Nervous System consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory organs.
What does the Endocrine System consist of?
The Endocrine System consists of hormone-producing cells and glands.
What are the components of the Cardiovascular System?
The Cardiovascular System consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
What is the Lymphatic System responsible for?
The Lymphatic System is responsible for immunity and consists of lymphatic fluid, lymph nodes, and lymphocytes.
What organs are included in the Respiratory System?
The Respiratory System consists of the upper airways, including the trachea, major bronchi, and lungs.
What does the Digestive System include?
The Digestive System includes the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and accessory digestive glands like the salivary glands, liver, and gallbladder.
What are the components of the Urinary System?
The Urinary System consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
What does the Reproductive System consist of in females?
In females, the Reproductive System consists of the ovaries, uterus, and vagina.
What does the Reproductive System consist of in males?
In males, the Reproductive System consists of the testes and penis.
What is metabolism?
The sum of all the catabolic and anabolic chemical processes that occur in the body.
(Cata= Breaking down, Ana= Building up)
What is responsiveness?
The body’s ability to detect and respond to bodily changes.
