Organ Systems Flashcards
Provides protection, regulates body temperature, site of cutaneous receptors, synthesizes vitamin D & prevents water loss.
Integumentary System
Provides support and protection, site of blood cell production (hemopoiesis), stores calcium and phosphorus, provides sites for muscle attachments.
Skeletal System
Produces body movement and generates heat when they contract.
Muscular System
A regulatory system that controls body movement, responds to sensory stimuli, and helps control all other systems of the body. Is responsible for consciousness , intelligence, memory.
Nervous System
It consists of glands and cell clusters that secrete hormones, some of which regulate body and cellular growth, chemical levels in the body, and reproductive functions.
Endocrine System
Consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels; the heart moves blood through blood vessels to distribute hormones, nutrients, and gases. Also picks up waste product.
Cardiovascular System
Transports and filters _____ and initiates an immune response when necessary.
Lymphatic System
Responsible for the exchange of gases between blood and air in the lungs
Respiratory System
Mechanically and chemically digests food materials, absorbs nutrients, and expels waste products.
Digestive System
Filters the blood and removes waste products from the blood, concentrates waste products in the form of _____, and expels _____ from the body.
Urinary System
Produces sperm and male hormones, transfers sperm to the female.
Male Reproductive System
Produces female sex cells and female hormones, receives sperm from the male, site of growth and development of embryo and fetus, produces and secretes breast milk for the nourishment of newborn.
Female Reproductive System
