Anatomy Exam 1 Flashcards
(121 cards)
Anatomy
The study of body structures
Physiology
The study of function
Main Organs in the Integumentary System
Skin, hair, Sweat glands, and nails
Main functions of the Integumentary System
Protects against the environment, and helps regulate body temperature, as well as provides sensory information.
Main Organs in the Skeletal System
Bones, Cartilages, associated ligaments, and bone marrow
Main functions of the Skeletal System
Provides support and protection
Main Organs in the Muscular System
Skeletal muscles and associated tendons
Main functions of the Muscular System
Provides movement, protection, support, and generates heat that maintains body temperature
Main Organs in the Nervous System
Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, sense organs
Main functions of the Nervous System
Directs immediate responses to stimuli, provides sensory information about external conditions, and moderates activities of other systems
Main Organs in the Endocrine System
Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, gonads
Main functions of the Endocrine System
Directs long term changes in the other organ systems and adjusts activity and energy use
Main Organs in the Cardiovascular System
Heart, blood, blood vessels
Main functions of the Cardiovascular System
Distributes blood cells, water and dissolved materials including nutrients, waste products, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, and distributes heat and assists in control of body temperature
Main Organs in the Lymphatic System
Spleen, thymus, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils
Main functions of the Lymphatic System
Defends against infections and disease
Main Organs in the Respiratory System
Nasal cavities, sinuses, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli
Main functions of the Respiratory System
Provides oxygen to the bloodstream and removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream
Main Organs in the Digestive System
Teeth, tongue, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Main functions of the Digestive System
Processes and digests food, absorbs and conserves water, and stores energy
Main Organs in the Urinary System
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Main functions of the Urinary System
Excretes waste products from the blood, as well as regulates blood ion concentrations and pH
Define Homeostasis
All body systems working together to maintain a stable internal environment
Describe Negative Feedback
The effector moves the parameter in the opposite direction of the stimuli, body is in a normal range
