Organ systems and body cavities Flashcards
Integumentary system
contains skin and related structures. protects body, regulates temperature, and eliminates wastes
skeletal system
consists of bones and joints, provides protection and support
Muscular system
consists of the named skeletal muscles. facilitates skeletal movement
nervous system
consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors. senses and responds to stimuli through impulses
endocrine system
consists of hormone producing cells and glands scattered throughout the body. regulates the body through chemical mechanisms
Cardiovascular system
consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels, carries blood and nutrients to specific locations in the body
lymphatic and immunity system
consists of lymphatic fluids, nodes and lymphocytes as well as other organs associated to immunity like tonsils spleen and thymus. filters blood and protects from disease
respiratory system
consists of the upper airways, the trachea, and major bronchi and the lungs
digestive system
consists of the esophagus, stomach and intestines as well as accessory glands like the salivary glands, liver, gall bladder. does the physical and chemical breakdown of food.
Urinary system
consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. the collection of waste products in urine and the regulation of electrolytes
reproductive system
consists of the sexual organs of both sexes. reproduction of an individual or organism.
Visceral
pertaining to the covering of an organ
parietal
pertaining tp the covering of a cavity wall.
Dorsal Cavity
brain and spinal cord
Ventral cavity
the remaining organs are in this cavity
