Systems of the Human Body Flashcards
Protection, body temperature regulation,
sensory reception, production of Vitamin D
Integumentary System
Framework, protection, attachment sites, storage of inorganic salts, production of blood cells, support and movement
Skeletal System
Movement, main source of body heat, maintenance of posture.
Muscular System
Integration and coordination of organ function through nerve impulses or hormones
Nervous + Endocrine Systems
Transportation of gases, nutrients, blood cells and wastes
Cardiovascular System
Transportation of fluids, lymphocyte production, body defense
Lymphatic System
Receives food, breaks down food, excretes waste
Digestive System
Exchange of gases
Respiratory System
Removes blood wastes, regulates
electrolyte & water balance, blood pressure
Urinary System
Male and female systems produce and
transport sex cells. Female also provides fetal development and childbirth.
Reproductive System
Major Organs - Integumentary
Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, sebaceous glands
Major Organs - Skeletal
Bones, ligaments, cartilages
Major Organs - Muscular
Muscles
Major Organs - Nervous
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs
Major Organs - Endocrine
Glands that secrete hormones (pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries, testes,
pineal gland, and thymus)
