Organ Systems Flashcards
Principal organs; Skin, hair, nails, cutaneous glands
Integumentary system
Principal functions; Protection, water retention, thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sensation, nonverbal communication
Integumentary system
Principal Organs; Bones, cartilages, ligaments
Skeletal system
Principal functions; Support, movement, protective enclosure of viscera, blood formation, mineral storage, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Skeletal system
Principal organs; Skeletal muscles
Muscular system
Principal functions; Movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production
Muscular system
Principal organs; Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils
Lymphatic system
Principal functions; Recovery of excess tissue fluid, detection of pathogens, production of immune cells, defense against disease
Lymphatic system
Principal organs; Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Respiratory system
Principal functions; Absorption of oxygen, discharge of carbon dioxide, acid-base balance, speech
Respiratory system
Principal organs; Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Urinary system
Principal functions; Elimination of wastes; regulation of blood volume and pressure; stimulation of red blood cell formation; control of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; detoxification
Urinary system
Principal organs; Brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia
Nervous system
Principal functions; Rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control, and sensation
Nervous system
Principal organs; Pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, ocaries
Endocrine system
