Organ System Overview Flashcards

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SISTER

Skeletal

A

Protects and supports body organs
Provides muscle attachment for movement
Blood formation
Store minerals

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RACHEL

Respiratory

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Keeps blood supplied w/ oxygen

Removes carbon dioxide

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3
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IS

Integumentary

A

Forms external body
Protects deeper tissue from injury
Regulate body temp.

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4
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EXTREMELY

Endocrine

A

Secretes regulatory hormones for…
Growth
Reproduction
Metabolism

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5
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NERVOUS

Nervous

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Fast acting control system
Responds to internal and external change
Activates muscles

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6
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CUZ

Cardiovascular

A

Transports materials in body via blood pumped by heart

Transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrient wastes

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7
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UNCLE

Urinary

A

Eliminates nitrogen wastes
Maintains acid-base balance
Regulates water and electrolytes

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8
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DANNY

Digestive

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Breaks down food
Allows for nutrient absorption-blood
Eliminates indigestible materials (feces)

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9
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REALLY

Reproductive

A

Produce offsprings
Testes- sperm- male hormones
Ovaries- eggs- female hormones

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10
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LIED

Lymphatic

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Returns fluids to blood vessels
Cleanses blood
Immunity

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11
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MY

Muscular

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Produces movement
Maintain posture
Produce heat

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