Organization Flashcards
Organization
the condition in which the parts of an organism have specific relationships to each other and the parts interact to perform specific functions
metabolism
all of the chemical reactions taking place in an organism
integumentary system
provides protection, regulates temperature, reduces water loss, and produces vitamin D. consists of skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands
skeletal system
provides protection and support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and fats. consists of bones, associated cartilages, ligaments, and joints
muscular system
produces body movements, maintains posture, and produces body heat. consists of muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons
lymphatic system
removes foreign substances from the blood and lymph, combats disease, maintains tissue fluid balance, and transports fats from the digestive tract. consists of the lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and other lymphatic organs
respiratory system
exhanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air and regulates blood pH. consists of the lungs and respiratory passages
digestive system
performs the mechanical and chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of wastes. consists of mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and accessory organs
nervous system
a major regulatory system that detects sensations and controls movements, physiological processes, and intellectual functions. consists of brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors
endocine system
a major regulatory system that influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many of functions. consists of hands, such as pituitary that secrete hormones.
cardiovascular system
transports nutrients, waste products, gases, and hormones throughout the body; plays a role in the immune response and the regulation of body temperature. consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood
urinary system
removes waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water balance. consists of the kidneys, urinary bladder, and ducts that carry urine
female reproductive system
produces oocytes and is the site of fertilization and fetal development; produces milk for the newborn; produces hormones that influence sexual functions and behaviors. consists of the ovaries, vagina, uterus, and mammary glands, and associated structures
male reproductive systems
produces and transfers sperm cells to female and produces hormones that influence sexual functions and behaviors. consists of teses, accessory structures, ducts, and penis
responsiveness
an organisms ability to sense changes in its external or internal environment and adjust to those changes. includes moving toward food or water and away from danger or poor conditions
