Systems, Structure And Function Flashcards
What is the structure and function of the Skeletal System?
All bones, joints, and cartridges of the body
Provide support for protection and leverage
Produces blood cells
Acts as storage for essential minerals
What is the structure and function of the Muscular System?
All of the muscle tissues in the body
Cardiac, smooth and skeletal
Provides movement and produces heat
What is the structure and function of the Nervous System?
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and the sense organs
Monitors communication between all systems
What is the structure of the Endocrine System?
Ductless hormone producing glands
Releases chemical balancers into the bloodstream
What is the structure and function of the Cardiovascular System?
Heart, blood vessels and blood
Transports nutrients, waste, and hormones
Contributes to acid based balance
Regulates the body temperature
Protects against disease and hemorrhage
What is the structure and function of the Lymphatic System?
Lymph, lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels, spleen, and thymus gland
Works with the cardiovascular system to feed the body and removes waist from the blood
Helps fight disease
What is the structure and function of the Respiratory System?
Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs
Supplies, oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide
What is the structure and function of the Digestive System?
Mouth and accessory structures, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
Breaks down food to be used in the body for fuel and eliminates waste
What is the structure and function of the Urinary System?
Two kidneys, two ureters, bladder, and urethra
Removes waste from the blood, helps maintain acid based balance and regulates blood pressure
What is the structure and function of the Female reproductive system?
Mammary glands, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, and vagina
Produces female hormones, estrogen, and progesterone
Receive sperm
Maintains the development of a fetus
What is the structure and function of the Male Reproductive System?
Seminole vesicle, vas deferens, prostate gland, testes, epididymis, penis
Produce a sperm and the hormone testosterone
Passing the sperm onto the female
What is the structure and function of the Integumentary System?
Skin, hair, nails, exocrine glands
Provides protective covering
Metabolize his vitamin D
Regulates body temperature
Illuminates waste
Works as a stimuli receptor
