Organ Systems Flashcards
(24 cards)
Nervous System
Allows us to detect changes in stimuli in our enviroment and react.
Reproductive Systen
Allows us to combine male and female gametes (eggs and sperm) to create variation in offspring.
Cardiovascular System (Also known as the Circulatory System)
Allows oxegenated blood to be pumped around the body for respiration.
Urinary System
Allows us to remove waste urea (breakdown of proteins) as urine.
Digestive System
Allows us to extract nutrients from food and egest solid waste.
Respiratory System
Allows us to take in oxygen for respiration and remove waste carbon dioxide and other gases.
Parts of the Cardiovascular System
Heart, Blood, Arteries, Veins, Capillaries
Parts of the Reproductive System
Penis/Vagina, Testicles/Ovaries
Parts of the Respiratory System
Lungs, Trachea, Diaphragm, Nasal Passages
Parts of the Digestive System
Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Liver, Pancreas, Esophagus, Anus
Parts of the Integumentary System
Skin, Hair, Nails
Integumentary System
Encloses and protects the body and is the site of many sensory receptors.
Skeletal System
Supports the body and gives it shape.
Parts of the Skeletal System
Bones, Joints, Teeth
Parts of the Muscular System
Skeletal Muscles, Smooth Muscles, Cardiac Muscles
Skelatal Muscles
Allows for voluntary movemts in the body.
Smooth Muscles
Controls automatic movents such as breathing.
Cardiac Muscles
Controls the beating of the Heart
Parts of the Nervous System
Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System.
Parts of the Central Nervous System
Brain, Spinal Cord
Parts of the Peripheral Nervous System
Nerves
Endocrine System
Releases Hormones
Parts of the Endocrine System
Made up of glands, including the Pancreas, Thyroid Gland, and Adrenal Gland.
Parts of the Urinary System
Kidneys, Ureta, Urethra, Bladder
