The Body As A Whole Flashcards
Nervous/sensory
Function: transport input and make decisions
Brain, spinal cord, nerves/sensory organs
Musculosketel
Function: support shape/movement
Bones, muscle, tendons, ligaments
Circulatory/cardiovascular
Function: transportation of oxygen, hormones and nutrients
Blood vessels, capillaries, heart
Endocrine
Function: turn functions on and off
Glands such as pituitary, thymus, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas
Reproductive
Function: continuation of species, human sexual function
Ovaries, testes, uterus, penis, Fallopian tubes, prostate
Integumentary
Function: protection of internal organs
Skin, hair, nails
Lymphatic
Function: protection from infection
Lymph vessels, spleen, tonsils
Digestive
Function: intake of absorption and nutrients
Mouth, teeth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gall bladder, pancreas
Respiratory
Function: intake of oxygen and output of waste
Mouth, nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs, avei
Excretory
Function: output of waste
Kidney, ureter, urethra, bladder