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The Body: Overview Flashcards

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What are the Levels of Organization in the body?

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The Human Body
Organ Systems
Organs
Tissues
Cells and Molecules
Chemicals

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What is the definition of an Organ System?

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A group of organs working together to perform a specific function.

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What are the Organ Systems in the human body?

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Cardiovascular
Immune (lymphatic)
Respiratory
Digestive
Urinary
Reproductive
Endocrine
Nervous
Muscular
Skeletal
Integumentary

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What are the main organs of the Digestive System?

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Stomach
Large Intestine
Small Intestine
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas

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What are the general functions of the Digestive System?

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Process and Digest Food
Store Energy
Protection

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What are the main organs of the Urinary System?

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Kidneys
Bladder
Ureter and Urethra

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What are the general functions of the Urinary System?

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Excrete waste
Control water balance
Storage of urine
Regulation of ions and pH

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What are the main organs of the Nervous System?

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Brain
Spinal Cord
Nerves

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What are the general functions of the Nervous System?

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Response to stimuli
Control and regulate activity of other organs
Detection of external conditions

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What are the main organs of the Cardiovascular System?

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Heart
Blood
Blood Vessels

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What are the general functions of the Cardiovascular System?

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Transport of blood, water and dissolved materials (nutrients, waste, gases)
Distribution of heat

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What are the main organs of the Endocrine System?

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Pancreas
Glands
Gonads

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What are the general functions of the Endocrine System?

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Regulation of other organ systems
Adjusting of metabolic activity
Development of the body

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What are the main organs of the Immune System?

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Lymph
Bone marrow
Specialised Cells

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What are the general functions of the Immune System?

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Protection against diseases
Protection against foreign bodies

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What are the main organs of the Reproductive System?

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Male- Penis, Testes
Female- Ovaries, Uterus

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What are the general functions of the Reproductive System?

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Production of sex hormones
Supporting the development of the embryo from conception to delivery

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