Body Systems Flashcards
(37 cards)
Respiratory
Exchanges oxygen and CO2 between blood and air, regulates blood pH
Digestive
Absorbs nutrients, and elimination of wastes
Urinary
Removes waste products from blood, regulates: blood pH, ion balance, and water balance
Skeletal
protection and support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, stores materials and fat
Muscular
Produces body movements, maintains posture, makes body heat
Cardiovascular
Transports nutrients, waste products, gases, and hormones throughout the body (also plays a role in immune response)
Lymphatic
Removes foreign substances from blood and lymph, combats disease, maintains tissue fluid balance, Absorbs fats
Nervous
Detects sensations, controls movements, psychologic processes + intellectual functions
Endocrine
Influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and other functions
Integumentary
Provides protection, regulates temperature, prevents water loss, produces Vitamin D
Female Reproductive
Produces oocytes, site of fertilization and fetal development, produces milk
Male Reproductive
Produces and transfers sperm cells to female, produces hormones that influence sexual functions
Integumentary Organs
Skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands
Skeletal Organs
Bones, cartilages, ligaments, joints
Muscular Organs
Muscles (attached to skeleton by tendons)
Lymphatic Organs
Lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes
Respiratory Organs
Lungs and respiratory passages
Digestive Organs
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines
Nervous Organs
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors
Endocrine Organs
Glands (produces hormones)
Cardiovascular Organs
Heart, blood vessels, and blood
Urinary Organs
Kidneys, urinary bladder, ducts (carry urine)
Female Reproduction Organs
Ovaries, vagina, uterus, and mammary glands
Male Reproductive Organs
Testes, accessory structures, ducts, and penis
