Organ Systems Day 4 Flashcards
1
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Repository System
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Organs: Lungs, trachea, bronchi, diaphragm, alveoli.
Function: Supplies blood with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide through the air sac walls in the lungs.
2
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Digestive System
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Organs: Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder.
Function: Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood. Eliminates undigested food as feces.
3
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Urinary System
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Organs:
Kidneys
Ureters
Bladder
Urethra
Function:
Removes nitrogenous waste
Controls water and electrolyte balance
Maintains acid-base balance in the blood