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Chapter 2 Anatomy & Physiology > Organs & Systems Of The Body > Flashcards

Organs & Systems Of The Body Flashcards

1
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What system is the largest organ of the body, first line of dense against infection and water loss?

A

Integumentary system

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What organs are apart of the integumentary system?

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Skin
Accessory organs: oil, sweat glands
Sensory receptors: hair and nails

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3
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What system forms the physical foundation of the body

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Skeletal system

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4
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Organs of the skeletal system are

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Bones

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5
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What system covers, shapes, and supports the skeletal tissue?

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Muscular system

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6
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Organs of the muscular system are

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Muscles

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7
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What system carrie’s messages through the central nervous system, controlling and coordinating all bodily functions

A

Nervous system

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Organs of the nervous system

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Brain, spinal cord, nerves

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What system controls the steady delivery of the blood through the body; works with the lymphatic channels

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Circulatory system

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10
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Organs of the circulatory system are

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Heart and blood vessels

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What system protects the body from disease by developing resistances and destroying disease-causing toxins, foreign material and bacteria

A

Immune - lymphatic system

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12
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Organs of the lymphatic system are

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Spleen, lymph

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13
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What system affects growth, development, sexual activities and normal regulatory processes of the body

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Endocrine system

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14
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Organs of the endocrine system are

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Adrenal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas

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15
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What system performs the function of producing children and passing on our genetics from one generation to another

A

Reproductive system

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16
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Organs of the reproductive system

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Uterus, ovaries, penis, testes

17
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What system enables breathing, supplies the body with oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide as a waste product

A

Respiratory system

18
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Organs of the respiratory system are

A

Trachea
Lungs
Bronchi

19
Q

What system breaks down food into smaller and smaller particles to absorb nutrients for excretion

A

Digestive system

20
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Organs of the digestive system are

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Esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, liver, small, and large intestines

21
Q

What system refers to elimination of waste matter

A

Excretory system

22
Q

Organs of the excretory system are

A

Kidney and bladder

23
Q

What is a collection of tissues, that have an identifiable structure, and that perform specific functions

A

Organs

24
Q

What system is made up of the skin and accessory organs

A

Integumentary system

25
Q

Sensory receptors, hair nails, and the oil and sweat glands are called

A

Exocrine glands

26
Q

The word ________ means a natural covering

A

Integument

27
Q

_____ is a protective overcoat for your body against the outside elements that you encounter every day, such as germs chemicals and sun exposure

A

Skin

28
Q

What system forms the physical foundation of the body

A

Skeletal system

29
Q

The adult body has _____ bones that form a rigid framework to which the softer tissues and organs of the body, are encased and act as anchor points for muscles and ligaments to provide support for movement

A

206

30
Q

Muscles are connected to bones by

A

Tendons

31
Q

Bones are connected to each other by

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Ligaments

32
Q

A _____ is the connection between two or more bones of the skeleton

A

Joint

33
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There are two types of joints. Name the different types of joints and some examples.

A

Movable: elbows knees, and hips
Immovable: pelvis and skull

34
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What are the five main functions of the skeletal system?

A
  1. Give shape and support to the body
  2. Protect various internal structures and organs
  3. Serve as attachments for muscles and acts as levers to produce body movement
  4. Helps produce both white and red blood cells
  5. Stores, most of the bodies
    calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and sodium supply

Chapter 2 Anatomy & Physiology (6 decks)

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