Topic 3-Cells and Systems Flashcards
What are the organs in the digestive system? (10)
Esophagus Stomach Liver Gall Bladder Small Intestine Pancreas Large Intestine Rectum Anus Appendix
What are the organs in the excretory system? (5)
Kidney Ureter Bladder Liver Urethra
What are the structures in the muscular/skeletal system. (6)
Muscle Cartilage Tendons Bone Ligaments Joints
What are the organs in the circulatory system? (5)
Lungs Heart Arteries Veins Capillaries
What are the organs in the respiratory system? (7)
Nose Pharynx Larynx Trachea Bronchi Lungs Diaphragm
What is the function of the respiratory system?
To take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide as we breathe.
What is the function of the circulatory system?
To pump oxygenated blood to the body
What is the function of the excretory system?
Discharge waste such as urine
What is the function of the digestive system?
Breaking down food to get energy
What is the function of the nervous system?
To respond and react to stimuli
What is the function of the muscular/skeletal system?
Supports the body, allows motion, protects organs
What is the function of the lungs in the circulatory system?
Oxygenate the blood from the heart
What is the function of the heart in the circulatory system?
Pump blood to the lungs, back to the heart, then to the entire body
What is the function of the arteries in the circulatory system?
Carry oxygenated blood to the whole body
What is the function of the veins in the circulatory system?
Carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart
What is the function of the capillaries in the circulatory system?
Put oxygen in the muscles
What is function of the nose in the respiratory system?
Prevents dust particles from entering the air flow
What is the function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
Prevents entry of food into the windpipe.
What is the function of the larynx in the respiratory system?
It’s the voice box
What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
To transport air a person breathes to the lungs
What is the function of the bronchi in the respiratory system?
The main passageway to the lungs
What is the function of the lungs in the respiratory system?
To help oxygen from the air we breathe enter the red blood cells
What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
The primary muscle used in the process in inhalation
What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
Squeezes food down to the stomach