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Flashcards in Organ Systems Deck (14)
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Integumentary System

Specialty - Dermatology

A
Forms protective two-way barrier and aids in temperature regulation.
    Structures
    *skin
    *hair
    *nails
    *sweat glands
    *sebaceous glands
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Musculoskeletal System

Specialty - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

A
Skeleton supports and protects the body, forms blood cells, and stores minerals. Muscles produce movement.
    Structures
    *bones
    *joints
    muscles
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Cardiovascular System

Specialty - Cardiology

A
Pumps blood throughout the entire body to transport nutrients, oxygen, and wastes.
    Structures
    *heart
    *arteries
    *veins
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Blood (Hematic System)

Specialty - Hematology

A
Transports oxygen, protects against pathogens, and controls bleeding.
    Structures
    *plasma
    *erythrocytes
    *leukocytes
    *platelets
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Q

Lymphatic System

Specialty - Immunology

A
Protects the body from disease and invasion from pathogens.
    Structures
    *lymph nodes
    *lymphatic vessels
    *spleen
    *thymus gland
    *tonsils
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Respiratory System
Specialty - Otorhinolaryngology/Pulmonology/
Thoracic Surgery

A
Obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body.
    Structures
    *nasal cavity
    *pharynx
    *larynx
    *trachea
    *bronchial tubes
    *lungs
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Q

Digestive or Gastrointestinal System

Specialty - Gastroenterology/Proctology

A
Ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients for the body.
    Structures
    *oral cavity
    *pharynx
    *esophagus
    *stomach
    *small intestine
    *colon
    *liver
    *gallbladder
    *pancreas
    *salivary glands
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Urinary System

Specialty - Nephrology/Urology

A
Filters waste products out of the blood and removes them from the body.
    Structures
    *kidneys
    *ureters
    *urinary bladder
    *urethra
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Q

Female Reproductive System

Specialty - Gynecology/Obstetrics

A
Produces eggs for reproduction and provides place for growing baby.
    Structures
    *ovary
    *fallopian tubes
    *uterus
    *vagina
    *vulva
    *breasts
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Male Reproductive System

Specialty - Urology

A
Produces sperm for reproduction.
    Structures
    *testes
    *epididymis
    *vas deferens
    *penis
    *seminal vesicles
    *prostate gland
    *bulbourethral gland
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Endocrine System

Specialty - Endocrinology

A
Regulates metabolic activities of the body.
    Structures
    *pituitary gland
    *pineal gland
    *thyroid gland
    *parathyroid gland
    *thymus gland
    *adrenal glands
    *pancreas
    *ovaries
    *testes
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Nervous System

Specialty - Neurology/Neurosurgery

A
Receives sensory information and coordinates the body's response.
    Structures
    *brain
    *spinal cord
    *nerves
13
Q

Special Senses

Specialty - Ophthalmology

A

Vision
Structure
*eye

14
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Otorhinolaryngology

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Hearing and balance
Structure
*ear