Organ systems LO2 Flashcards
The human body
Cardiovascular system
Heart, blood vessels and blood
Circulation, transport and temperature regulation
Integumentary
Hair, skin, nails
Protection, vitamin D production, thermoregulation
Skeletal system
Bones, joints
Support, protection, leverage for movement, mineral storage, hematopoiesis
Muscular
Skeletal muscles
Movement, thermoregulation
Nervous system
Brain, spinal cord, nerves
Information collection, processing and response, regulates body function and higher mental activity
Endocrine system
Pineal gland, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, ovaries (f), testes (m)
Hormonal control of body functions and homeostasis
Lymphatic system
Tonsils, lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, lymphatic vessel
Maintenance of blood volume, immunity
Respiratory system
Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs
Ventilation, gas exchange and transport, pH regulation
Digestive system
Mouth, salivary glands, oesophagus,liver, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine
Food digestion, nutrient absorption, waste elimination
Urinary system
Kidneys, uterus, urinary bladder, urethra
Regulation of blood, composition, metabolic waste elimination
Reproductive system (m)
Prostate gland, scrotum, testis, penis
Production of hormones, production and delivery of sperm
Reproductive system (f)
Mammary glands, uterine tube, ovary, uterus, vagina
Production of ova, hormones, milk and pregnancy
