Organs and Organ Systems in Animals Flashcards
Define organ system.
A number of organs working together to carry out an overall life function.
Give examples of organs.
Heart Kidney Liver Brain Optic nerve Biceps muscle Lungs Eye
What organs and tissues are involved in the digestive system?
Oesophagus, stomach, intestines plus associated glands, the liver and the pancreas
What organs and tissues are involved in the circulatory system?
Heart and blood vessels
What organs and tissues are involved in the respiratory system?
Airways and lungs, plus diaphragm and intercostal muscle
What organs and tissues are involved in the urinary system?
Kidneys, ureters and bladders
What organs and tissues are involved in the integumentary system?
Skin, hair and nails.
What organs and tissues are involved in the musculoskeletal system?
Skeleton and skeletal-muscles
What organs and tissues are involved in the immune system?
Bone marrow, thymus gland, skin, stomach acid and blood.
What organs and tissues are involved in the nervous system?
Brain, spinal cord and nerves
What organs and tissues are involved in the endocrine system?
Glands that make hormones e.g. thyroid, ovaries, testes, adrenals.
What organs and tissues are involved in the reproductive system?
Testes, penis, ovaries, uterus and vagina.
What organs and tissues are involved in the lymph system?
Lymph nodes and vessels.
What life processes are performed at the digestive system?
Nutrition to provide ATP and materials for growth and repair.
What life processes are performed at the circulatory system?
Transport to and from cells
What life processes are performed at the respiratory system?
Breathing and gaseous exchange.
What life processes are performed at the urinary system?
Excretion and osmoregulation.
What life processes are performed at the integumentary system?
Waterproofing, protection and temperature regulation.
What life processes are performed at the musculoskeletal system?
Support, protection and movement.
What life processes are performed at the immune system?
Protection against pathogens
What life processes are performed at the nervous system?
Communication, control and coordination
What life processes are performed at the endocrine system?
Communication, control and coordination.
What life processes are performed at the reproductive system?
Reproduction
What life processes are performed at the lymph system?
Transports fluid back to the circulatory system and is also important in resisting infections.
