Cells & Tissues Flashcards
(33 cards)
Components of the Integumentary system
Cutaneous membrane (skin), hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat gland , nails, sensory receptors, hypodermis.
Components of muscular system
Skeletal muscles, axial muscles, appendicular muscles, tendons, aponeuroses.
Components of skeletal system
Bones, cartilage, joints, axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton, red and yellow bone marrow
Components of nervous system
Central nervous system, brain, spinal cord, special senses, peripheral nervous system
Components of endocrine system
Pineal gland, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, gonads
Components of lymphatic system
Lymphatic vessels, lymphatic fluid, B and T cells, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus
Components of cardiovascular system
Heart, blood vessels (arteries, capillaries & veins), blood
Components of respiratory system
Nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Components of digestive system
Oral cavity, large & small intestine, anus, salivary glands, oesophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Components of urinary system
Kidneys, urethra, bladder, ureters
Components of reproductive system
Male: testes, accessory organs- Epididymus, ductus deferens, seminal glands, prostate gland, urethra.
Female: Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina & external genitalia, mammary glands
Function of integumentary system
Protection
Function of muscular system
Movement
Function of skeletal system
Support and protection
Function of cardiovascular system
Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide, regulation of water content and temperature
Function of digestive system
Absorption of nutrients and eliminate waste
Function of reproductive system
Production of sperm and gametes
Function of nervous system
Regulate body activities through nerve impulses
Function of endocrine system
Regulate body activities through releasing hormones
Function of lymphatic and immune system
Defence
Function of respiratory system
Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and air
Function of urinary system
Urine production
Key function of epithelial tissue
Form selective barriers, secretory, protection
Where are tight junctions located
Near the apical surface
