organ systems Flashcards
(12 cards)
what are the 11 muscular systems
muscular
nervous
respiratory
cardiovascular
lymphatic
endocrine
digestive
urinary
male reproductive
female reproductive
integumentary
what is the function of the muscular system
movement of body parts
stability and posture
heat production
circulation
help in digestion
what is the function of the nervous system
control of all body functions
coordination of different body organs
what is the function of the respiratory system
gaseous exchange
excretion of carbon dioxide
oxygenation of blood
what is the function of the cardiovascular system
provide nutrients to body parts
remove excretory products from body parts
protects body against infection
distribution of heat
what are the functions of the lymphatic system
remove particulate matter
filter the lymph for foreign harmful particles
phagocytosis
production of lymphocytes
immune responses
what are the functions of the endocrine system
produces hormones
what are the functions of the digestive system
digestion and absorbtion of food
what are the functions of the urinary system
excretion of nitrogenous wastes
osmoregulation
acid base balance
what are the functions of the male reproductive system
fertilization of females to produce offspring
what are the functions of the female reproductive system
receive the sperms from male reproductive system
bear the developing fetus through the entire period of gestation
what are the functions of the integumentary system
protection of internal tissues and organs
skin
