Organization The Body As A Whole Flashcards
Musculoskeletal
Supports, shape and movement
Bones, muscle, tendons, ligaments
Nervous/sensory
Translate
Input
Makes decision
Brain, spinal cord, nerves/sensory organs
Circulatory/ cardiovascular
Transports oxygen
Hormones, nutrients
Blood vessels, capillaries, heart
Endocrine
Turns function on and off
Glands: pituitary, thymus, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas
Reproductive
Procreation
Human sexual function
Ovaries, testes, uterus, penis, Fallopian tube, prostate
Integumentary
Protection of internal organs
Skin, hair, nails
Lymphatic
Protection from infection
Lymph vessel, spleen, tonsils
Digestive
Intake and absorption of nutrients
Mouth, teeth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gall bladder, pancreas
Respiratory
Intake of oxygen and output of waste
Mouth, nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli
Excretory
Output of waste
Kidney, ureter, urethra, bladder