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Organs and Body Systems Flashcards

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What is an Organ?

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Collection of tissues that have an identifiable structure and perform specific functions

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What is Body System?

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Groups of organs acting together for one or more functions

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How many Body Systems are there?

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11 body systems

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What is the Integumentary System?

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Largest organ of the body that is the first line of defense against infection and water loss.

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What organs consist of the Integumentary System?

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Skin, oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, nails

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What is the Skeletal System?

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Physical foundation of the human body. Consists of bones and moveable/immovable joints

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What is the Muscular System?

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Covers, shapes and supports skeletal tissue. Consists of muscles

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What is the Nervous System?

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Carries messages through central nervous system, controlling and coordinating all bodily functions

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What organs consist of the Nervous System?

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Brain, spinal cord and nerves

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What is the Circulatory System?

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Controls delivery of blood throughout the body and works with lymphatic channels. Consist of the heart with blood vessels

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What is the Immune/Lymphatic System?

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Protects body from disease by developing resistances and destroying disease-causing toxins, bacteria, and foreign material. Consists of the Spleen and Lymph

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What is the Endocrine System?

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Affects the growth, development, sexual activities and normal regulatory processes the body. Consists of specialized glands

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What does the Endocrine System consist of?

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Adrenal gland, pituitary gland and pancreas

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What is the Reproductive System?

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Production of children and passing on our genetics. Consists of the uterus, ovaries, penis and testes

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What is the Respiratory System?

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Enables breathing, supplies body w/ oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide as a waste product

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What organs consist of the Respiratory System?

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Lungs, trachea and bronchi

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What is the Digestive System?

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Breaks down food into smaller particles to absorb nutrients or for excretion

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What organs consist of the Digestive System?

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Small and large intestines, esophagus, stomach, gallbladder and liver

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What is the Excretory System?

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Refers to the elimination of waste matter. Consists of kidneys and bladder

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What are the 5 accessory organs to the Skin?

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Integumentary System is made up of the sensory receptors, hair, nails, sweat and oil glands

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