Organ Systems from Respiratory to Reproductive Flashcards
The respiratory system is responsible for the __________?
the exchange of Co2 and oxygen in the body
The digestive system
changes food into a nutritious fluid that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and through the cell membranes.
The urinary system
excretes metabolic wastes and unneeded fluid from the body,
endocrine system
comprises a group of glands that affect the growth, development, sexual activity and health of the entire body. It also assists the nervous system in regulating body health.
The nervous system serves every other system and is responsible for many of the benefits of massage. Its function is to collect___________________________________.
sensory information and to process, interpret and respond to that information.
Cells, fluids and fibers are grouped into ____________.
tissues
he kidneys maintain the body’s water balance and acid-base balance and help to regulate blood pressure.
Kidneys aslos balance__________, which conduct electrical currents.
electrolytes
sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphates and chlorides are considered?
electrolytes
