Body Systems And Cavities Flashcards
(29 cards)
Integumentary Structures
Skin, hair, nails, glands (oil, sweat, ear wax)
Integumentary Function
Control temperature, protect underlying tissues
Skeletal Structures
206 bones, joints
Skeletal Functions
Protect organs, provide structure, movement, blood cell formation
Muscular Structures
Skeletal, cardiac, smooth muscle tissue
Muscular Function
Movement, produce heat, maintain posture
Nervous Structures
Brain, spinal cord, nerve endings
Nervous Functions
Control all other systems with nerve impulses
Endocrine Structures
Pituitary, thyroid, pineal glands
Endocrine Function
Regulate metabolism, mood, growth, sleep, blood pressure, reproduction, hormone release
Cardiovascular Structures
Heart, blood vessels, blood
Cardiovascular Function
Carry oxygen and nutrients to tissue and remove carbon dioxide and waste
Immune (lymphatic) Structures
Spleen, lymph nodes, thymus glands, tonsils
Immune (Lymphatic) Functions
Fight infection
Respiratory Structures
Lungs, trachea, bronchial tubes, larynx, pharynx
Respiratory Functions
Exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen within the lungs
Digestive structures
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small/large intestine, rectum, anus, liver, pancreas, gallbladder
Digestive Functions
Break down nutrients and absorb for use
Urinary (Excretory) Structures
Urinary bladder, ureters, urethra, kidneys
Urinary (Excretory) System
Regulate liquid wastes
Reproductive System Structures
Vagina, ovaries, penis, testes
Reproductive Function
Reproduce the human organism
Cranial Cavity
Contains the brain
Thoracic Cavity
Contains heart and lungs
