11 Organ Systems(unit 1) Flashcards
MR DICE RUNS
Muscular, Respiratory, Digestive, Integumentary, Circulatory, Endocrine, Reproductive, Urinary, Nervous, Skeletal
General Function of the Integumentary System
Protects against environmental hazards; controls temperature
General Function of the skeletal system
Supports and protects soft tissues; stores minerals; Forms blood
General Function of the Muscular system
Provides movement and support; generates heat
General Function of the Nervous system
Directs immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating activities of other organ systems
General Function of the Endocrine system
Directs long term changes in the activities of other organ systems
General Function of the Circulatory System
Distributes cells and dissolved materials, nutrients, wastes and gases
General Function of the Lymphatic system
Defends against infection and disease
General Function of the Respiratory system
Delivers air to sites where gas exchange occurs between air and circulating blood
General Function of the Digestive System
Processes and digest food; absorbs nutrients; stores energy reserves
General Function of the Urinary System
Eliminates excess water, salts and waste; controls pH; Regulates blood pressure
General Function of the Reproductive system
Produces sex cells and hormones
