11 organ systems Flashcards
Produces body movement , generates heat when muscles contract
Muscular system
Provides support and protection sites of hemopoiesis ( blood cell production ) stores calcium and phosphorus, provides sites for muscle attachment
Skeletal System
Provides projection, regulates body temperature site of cutaneous receptors , synthesis vitamin D , prevents H20 loss
Integumentary System
Consists of glands and cell clusters that secrete hormones , some of which regulate body and cellular growth chemical levels in the body and reproductive functions
Endocrine
A regulatory system that controls body movements , responds to sensory stimuli and helps control all other systems of the body responsible for consciousness, intelligence and memory
Nervous System
Responsible for exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon Dioxide) between blood and air in the lungs.
Respiratory system
Transport filters lymph ( interstitial fluid transport through lymph vessels) and initiates an immune response when necessary
Lymphatic system
Mechanically and chemically digesting food materials absorb nutrients and expels waste products
Digestive System
Filters the blood and removes waste products from the blood concentrates waste products in the form of urine and expels urine
Urinary System
Produce male sex cells ( sperm) and male hormones ( testosterone) Sperm to female
Male Reproductive System
Produces female sex cells ( oocytes ) and female hormones ( eg. estrogen and progesterone ) receives sperm from the male, site of fertilization of oocyte , site of growth and development of embryo and fetus and produces and secrets breast milk for nourishments of newborn.
Female Reproductive System
