Systems Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
Transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
To take in and process food, and expel waste.
What system produces hormones that regulate various bodily functions?
The endocrine system
The endocrine system is responsible for hormone production and regulation in the body.
List some functions regulated by hormones from the endocrine system.
- Metabolism
- Growth and development
- Tissue function
- Sexual reproduction
- Sleep
- Mood
These functions are critical for maintaining homeostasis and overall health.
What does the immune system fight against?
Infection caused by pathogens, like bacteria and viruses.
What is the integumentary system?
The set of organs forming the outermost layer of your body, primarily your skin.
What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
To protect your soft and squishy interior from damage by external dirt, pathogens, and trauma.
What system is the lymphatic system a part of?
Immune system
What does the lymphatic system complement?
Circulatory system
What are two main functions of the lymphatic system?
- Keeps body fluid levels in balance
- Defends against infections
What is the primary function of the muscular system?
Facilitates movements of our bodies
Give an example of a common action facilitated by the muscular system.
Reaching for the remote control
What type of activity can the muscular system support?
Intense workouts in the boxing ring
What are the main components of the nervous system?
Brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves throughout the body
What functions does the nervous system control?
Movement, balance, the five senses, thought processes, and awareness
What is the primary function of the reproductive system?
To allow us to make babies
This includes the processes of sexual reproduction and the development of offspring.
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
Facilitates breathing, specifically the intake of oxygen and expulsion of carbon dioxide.
What is the role of the skeletal system?
The skeletal system provides a strong and durable framework that supports the body and allows attachment for muscles, while also protecting delicate internal organs.
What is the function of the urinary system?
The urinary system expels waste and extra water that the body doesn’t need.
What does the urinary system help the body get rid of?
The urinary system helps the body get rid of waste products and excess water.
