Organs Flashcards
What are leaves used for?
Photosynthesis
What are root used for?
Anchorage in soil
Absorb minerals and water
Storage for carbs
What are stem used for?
Support
Holds leaf up so it is exposed to more sunlight
Transports water, minerals, products for photosynthesis
What are flowers used for?
Sexual reproduction
What organs are involved in the digestive system?
Oesophagus Stomach Intestine Associated glands Liver Pancreas
What is the digestive system used for?
Nutrition to provide ATP
Materials for growth and repair
What organs are involved in the circulatory system?
Heart
Blood vessels
What is the circulatory system used for?
Transport to form cells
What organs are involved in the respiratory system?
Airways, lungs, diaphragm, intercostal muscles
What is the respiratory system used for?
Breathing, gaseous, exchange
What organs are involved in the urinary system?
Kidneys, uterus, bladder
What is the urinary system used for?
Excretion
Osmoregulation
What organs are involved in the integumentary system?
Skin, hair, nails
What is the integumentary system used for?
Waterproofing, protection, temperature regulation
What organs are involved in the musculo-skeletal system?
Skeletal muscles
Skeleton
What is the musculo-skeletal system used for?
Support
Protection
Movement
What organs are involved in the immune system?
Bone marrow Thymus gland Skin Stomach acid Blood
What is the immune system used for?
Protection against movement
What organs are involved in the nervous system?
Brain
Spinal chord
Nerves
What is the nervous system used for?
Communication
Control
Co-ordination
What organs are involved in the endocrine system?
Hormones glands
What is the endocrine system used for?
Communication
Control
Co-ordination
What organs are involved in the reproductive system?
Testes Penis Ovaries Uterus Vagina
What is the reproductive system used for?
Reproduction
What organs are involved in the lymph system?
Lymph nodes
Vessels
What is the lymph system used for?
Transport fluid back to the circulatory system
Important in resisting infection