terms Flashcards
frontal (coronal plane)
a vertical plane that divides the body into front and back proportions
sagittal (lateral plane)
a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left sides
transverse (axial plane)
a horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions, creating a cross section
skeletal system
support, structure, movement, protection
nervous system
recieve, organise, respond to stimuli. coordinate control of body function
muscular system
support and movement
urinary system
maintaining water and solute balance, eliminate waste
endocrine system
coordination of body function through release of hormones
digestive system
ingestion, processing of food for distribution and use by cells
immune system
defence against foreign invaders
integumentary system
skin, protection from external environment
cardiovascular system
transport materials between cells, such as blood, O2, nutrients and waste
reproductive system
perpetuation of the species
lymphatic system
drain excess fluid from cells, return to blood stream
respiratory system
exchange of CO2 and O2 between environments
