Organ Systems of the Body Flashcards
Provides protection, regulates temprature, prevent water loss, and helps produce vitamin D, consists of skin hair, nails, sebaceous glands and sweat glands
Integumentary System
Provides protection and support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and adipose tissue. consists of bones, associated cartilages, ligaments, and joints
Skeletal System
Produces body movements maintains posture and produces body heat. Consists of Muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons
Muscular System
A major regulatory system that detects sensation and controls movements and physiological processes, and intellectual functions.
Nervous System
A major regulatory system that influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many other functions. Consists of endocrine glands, such as the pituitary, that secrete hormones
Endocrine System
Transports nutrients, waste products, gases, and hormones throughout the body: plays a role in the immune response and the regulation of the body temperature. consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood
Cardiovascular System
Consists of testes, accessory structures ducks, and penis
Male Reproductive system
Consists of the ovary tube, uterine tube, vagina, mammary glands, and associated structures
Female Reproductive system
Removes waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water balance Consists of the kidneys urinary bladder, and uterus
Urinary system
Consists of the lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and other lymphatic organs
Lymphatic system
Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide consists of lungs and respiratory passages
Respiratory system
Performs the mechanical and chemical processes of digestion. consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and accessory organs
Digestive system
