Organ systems (ER) Flashcards
organ systems
11
integumentary
skeletal
muscular
nervous
endocrine
cardiovascular
lymphatic
respiratory
digestive
urinary
reproductive
functions of the integumentary organ system
protects against environmental hazards
regulates body temperature
provides sensory info
major organs of the integumentary organ system
skin
hair
sweat glands
nails
functions of the skeletal system
provides support and protection for other tissues
stores calcium and other minerals
forms blood cells
major organs of the skeletal system
bones
cartilages
assosiated ligaments
bone marrow
major functions of the muscular system
provides movement
provides protection and support for other tissues
generates heat that maintains body temp
major organs of muscular system
skeletal muscles
and assosated tendons
funvtions of the nervous system
directs immediate response to stimuli
coordinates or moderates activites of other organ systems
provides and interprets sensort information about external conditions
major organs of the nervous system
brain
spinal cord
peripheral nerves
sense organs
functions of the endocrine system
directs long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems
adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body
controls may structural and functional changes during development
major organs of the endocrine system
pituatary gland
thyroid gland
pancreas
adrenal gland
gonads
endocrine tissues in other systems
functions of the cardiovascular system
distrutes blood cells, water and dissolving materials including nutrients, waste products, O2 and CO2
distributes heat and assists in control of body temp
functions of the lymphatic system
defends against infection and disease
returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream
major organs in lymphatic system
spleen
thymus
lymphatic vessels
lymph nodes
tonsils
functions of respiratory system
delivers air to alveoli
provides oxygen to bloodstream
removes CO2 from bloodstream
proudeces sounds for communication
