Body systems Flashcards
(10 cards)
What system includes the heart, blood, and blood vessels?
Circulatory System
The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood and nutrients throughout the body.
What does the lymphatic system include?
Lymph vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus
The lymphatic system produces lymphocytes to defend the body against foreign organisms.
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
Brings food into the body and breaks it down so it can enter the bloodstream
The digestive system plays a crucial role in nutrient absorption.
What does the endocrine system do?
Composed of glands; sends chemical messengers called hormones into the blood
Hormones regulate various physiological processes in the body.
What do the female and male reproductive systems produce?
Cells that join to form the embryo
These systems are essential for sexual reproduction.
What components are included in the musculoskeletal system?
Muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues
The musculoskeletal system supports the body and allows movement.
What is the role of the nervous system?
Carries electrical messages to and from the brain and spinal cord
The nervous system is crucial for communication within the body.
What does the respiratory system control?
Breathing
This process involves the intake and expulsion of air from the body.
What systems include the skin and sense organs?
Skin and Sense Organ Systems
These systems receive messages from the environment and send them to the brain.
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
Produces urine and sends it out of the body
The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.