Other Organ Sytems Flashcards
(9 cards)
Plant organ systems
Shoot system and root system
Shoot system
Shoot system- everything above the ground including the stem, leaves, buds, flowers and fruits
Root system
Everything below the ground including aerial roots that may rise above the surface
Integumentary
Skin, hair, nails, glands, (protects inner cells, defend against pathogens, release heart, excrete bodily wastes)
Skeletal
Contains bones and cartilage, supports and protects the body, allows movement
Muscular
Contains three types of muscle, tendons, and ligaments, allows movement
Nervous
Contains the brains, nerves, and spinal cord, coordinates responses and activities, controls bodily functions, all systems rely on nervous system
Lymphatic
Contains white blood cells, thymus, spleen. Protects body from disease, absorbs and transports fats
Endocrine
Contains glands, pancreas, and ovaries/testes. Organs secrete hormones to control metabolism, growth and development