The 11 Organ systems Flashcards
What is the function and major organs of the Integumentary System
It protects against environmental
hazards and helps control body temperature.
–> skin—> Nails
–> Hair —> Sweat glands
What is the functions and organs of the skeletal system?
It provides support, protects tissues, stores
minerals, and forms blood cells.
–> Bones –> Bone Marrow
–> Cartilages —> associated ligaments
What are the functions and organs of the Muscular system?
Responsible for body movement, provides support,
and generates heat
–>Skeletal muscles–> associated tendons
What is the function and organs of the nervous system?
It sends electrical signals through the body and directs immediate response to stimuli by coordinating the activities of organ systems.
–> brain –> spinal cord –> Peripheral nerves –> sense organs
What are the functions and organs of the endocrine system?
produces movement, provides support,
and generates heat
–> pituitary gland —> Thyroid gland
–> Pancreas –> Adrenal gland
–> endocrine tissue in other system
What are the functions and organs of the cardiovascular system?
It transports blood cells, H2O, O2, nutrients, and waste products through the body.
–>Heart –> Blood–> Blood vessels
What is the function and organs of the lymphatic system
It defends
against infection and disease
and returns tissue fluid to the
bloodstream
–> spleen –> thymus–> Tonsils
–> Lymphatic vessels–> Lymph nodes
What are the functions and organs of the respiratory system?
Delivers air to where there is gas exchange, It gives o2 to the blood stream, removes CO2, produces sounds for communication
–>Nasal Cavities –> Sinuses–> Larynx–> Trachea –> Bronchi–> Lungs–> Alveoli
What are the functions and the organs of the digestive systems ?
It digest food, and absorbs nutrients
What are the functions and organs of the Urinary system
It eliminates excess water, salts, and wastes
–> kidney –> ureter –> Urinary bladder -> Urethra
What is the function and organ of the reproductive system ? ( female)
Produces sex cells (oocytes) , hormones, supports developing embryo from conception –> delivery
Ovaries –> Uterus
Uterine tubes–>Vagina
Clitoris –> Labia
Mammary glands
What is the function & organs of the male reproductive system?
Produces sex cells ( sperm) and hormones.
–> Testes
–> Penis
–> Scrotum
