The Organ Systmes of the Human Body Flashcards
The Integumentary System
Protects against environmental hazards; helps control body temperature; provides sensory information
The Skeletal System
Provides support; protects tissues; stores minerals; forms blood cells
The Muscular System
Provides movement; provides protection and support for other tissues; produces heat
The Nervous System
Directs immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systems; provides and interprets sensory information about internal and external conditions
The Endocrine System
Directs long-term changes in activities of other organ systems
The Cardiovascular System
Transports cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, waste, oxygen, and carbon dioxide
The Lymphatic System
Defends against infection and disease; returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream
The Respiratory System
Delivers air to sites in the lungs where gas exchange occurs between the air and bloodstream; produces sound for communication
The Digestive System
Processes food and absorbs nutrients
The Urinary System
Excretes waste products from the blood; controls water balance by regulating the volumes of urine produced
The Reproductive System
(Male) produces male sex cells and hormones
(Femail) produces female sex cells like: oocytes, immature eggs, and hormones. Supports embryonic and fetal development from fertilization to birth.
