Systems - Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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Digestive System ;
A
- Breaks down food
- Allows for nutrient absorption into blood
- Eliminates indigestible material (anything your body doesn’t need)
2
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Endocrine System ;
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- Slow acting/ Secrete
- Regulating hormones
- Growth
- Reproduction
- Metabolism
- Chemical (in nature)
3
Q
Cardiovascular System ;
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- Transports materials in body via blood pumped by heart
- Oxyen (in)
- Carbon Dioxide (out)
- Nutrients
- Wastes
4
Q
Digestive System ;
A
- Breaks down food
- Allows for nutrient absorption into blood
- Eliminates indigestible material (anything your body doesn’t need - )
5
Q
Endocrine System ;
A
- Slow acting
- Secrete regulatory hormones
- Growth
- Reproduction
- Metabolism
- Chemical ( in nature - )
6
Q
Integumentary System ;
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- Skin
- Hair
- Nails
Functions : - To protect
- Synthesize Vitamin D
- Sensory Nerves ( feel, response - )
7
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Lymphatic System ;
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- Lymphatic vessels - not the same as blood vessels -
- Swollen lymph nodes - body’s trying to fight something
- Returns fluid to blood vessels
- Disposes to debris ( bacteria, some pathogens - )
- Involved in immunity
8
Q
Muscular System ;
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- Allows locomotion
- Maintains posture
- Produces heat - (goosebumps)
9
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Nervous System ;
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- Fast acting control system
- Responds to internal & external change
- Activates muscles & glands
- Nerves to brain»_space; Sensory from brain motion
- Responsible for activating muscles & glands
10
Q
Respiratory System ;
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- Keeps blood supplied with oxygen
Function - Gas exchange
- Removes Carbon Dioxide
11
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Skeletal System ;
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- Organs
- Bones
- Cartilage
- Ligaments
Functions - Protects & supports body organs
- Movement
- Red blood cells ( only when needed )
- Mineral storage (calcium)
12
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Urinary System ;
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- Eliminates nitrogenous wastes
- Maintains acid-base balance
- Regulates water & electrolytes
- 2 Kidneys
- 2
- 1 Urethra ?
