Summary Flashcards
What is the function of the Integumentary System?
To protect the body from damage, synthesize vitamin D, and act as a barrier against pathogens.
List the organs of the Integumentary System.
Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands.
What is the function of the Skeletal System?
The Skeletal System provides structural support to the body, protects vital organs, facilitates movement, and stores minerals.
List the organs of the Skeletal System.
Bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons.
What is the function of the Muscular System?
The Muscular System enables movement of the body and its parts.
List the organs of the Muscular System.
Skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, cardiac muscles.
What is the function of the Nervous System?
The Nervous System controls and coordinates body activities, processes sensory information, and facilitates communication between different parts of the body.
List the organs of the Nervous System.
Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, sensory organs (e.g., eyes, ears).
What is the function of the Endocrine System?
The Endocrine System regulates bodily functions through hormones.
List the organs of the Endocrine System.
Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries (female), testes (male), parathyroid glands, pineal gland.
What is the function of the Cardiovascular System?
The Cardiovascular System transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body, regulates blood flow, and helps maintain body temperature and pH balance.
List the organs of the Cardiovascular System.
Heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), blood.
What is the function of the Lymphatic System?
The Lymphatic System helps protect and maintain the fluid environment of the body, supports immune function, and absorbs and transports fatty acids and fats from the digestive system.
List the organs of the Lymphatic System.
Lymph nodes, lymph vessels, spleen, tonsils, thymus.
What is the function of the Respiratory System?
The Respiratory System exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment, regulates pH balance.
