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What are the 12 organ systems?

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Integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, lymphatic system, endocrine system, urinary system, digestive system, circulatory/cardiovascular system, respiratory system, male and female reproductive systems

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It is in charge of covering/protecting the body, thermoregulation, and excretion of waste material.

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Integumentary system

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Its primary roles are locomotion, heat generation, support, protection, and blood circulation.

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Muscular system

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Responsible for the breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients.

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Digestive system

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This system works with the cardiovascular system for fluid balance, and facilitates absorption/storage of fats as well as defense against disease.

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Lymphatic system

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It is considered the command center of the body system.

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Nervous system

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This system facilitates menstruation and procreation, as well as produces gametes and hormones.

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Female reproductive system

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In charge of gas exchange and the maintenance of Ph balance.

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Respiratory system

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System responsible for the distribution of hormones in the bloodstream.

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Endocrine system

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Provides framework/shape to the body.

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Skeletal system

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This system interprets sensory signals received by the body.

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Nervous system

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Responsible for the excretion of unabsorbable materials.

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Digestive system

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This system produces sperm and hormones to maintain reproductive function.

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Male reproductive system

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Delivers nutrients and gasses through the blood.

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Cardiovascular/circulatory system

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This organ system promotes spermatogenesis.

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Male reproductive system

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How does the integumentary system excrete waste?

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Through sweat

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What organ system is involved in vitamin D activation?

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Integumentary system

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Includes the thoracic duct, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels.

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Lymphatic system

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What organ system uses blood as a vessel?

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Cardiovascular/circulatory system

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It is comprised of the body’s bones, cartilage, and joints.

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Skeletal system

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Blood cell formation is also known as ___?

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Hematopoiesis

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Composed of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory receptors.

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Nervous system

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The pathway in the body where food travels if known as the ___?

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Alimentary canal

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Comprised of the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

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Urinary system

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True or False: Both the male and female reproductive systems include the urethra.
FALSE. The male reproductive system includes the urethra, while in females, the urethra is only part of the urinary system.
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Includes the body's glands, as well as the pancreas, testes, and ovaries.
Endocrine system
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This system works hand in hand with the respiratory system for oxygenation of the body.
Cardiovascular/circulatory system
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Includes the skin, sweat glands, mucus membrane, appendages.
Integumentary system
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Composed of the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
Female reproductive system
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Comprised of the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, and lungs.
Respiratory system
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Composed of the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular/circulatory system
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What organ is also known as the throat?
Pharynx
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Which organ is commonly known as the wind pipe?
Trachea
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What organ is also called the voice box?
Larynx
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What are the 3 types of muscles in the body?
Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles
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What are the 3 types of blood vessels?
Arteries, capillaries, and veins
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These blood vessels carry blood from the heart to the organs.
Arteries
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These blood vessels carry blood from the organs to the heart.
Veins
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These are tiny vessels that connect the arteries and veins.
Capillaries
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True or False: Aside from the skin, the integumentary system also includes our hair and nails.
TRUE. Our hair and nails are also made from skin cells; they are called appendages and are part of the integumentary system.
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True or False: The testes and ovaries are part of both the exo- and endocrine systems.
TRUE. Both the testes and ovaries are part of the exocrine (via sperm and egg cells) and endocrine systems (via production of testosterone and estrogen).
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This system is composed of the penis, scrotum, testicles, vas deferens, prostate, urethra, etc.
Male reproductive system
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What systems are considered "Infrastructure Systems"?
Skeletal system Nervous system Muscular System Cardiovascular/circulatory system
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What systems are considered "Regulation Systems"?
Endocrine system Urinary system Lymphatic system
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What organ systems are considered "Energy Systems"?
Respiratory system Digestive system
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What is the meaning of the acronym TAHBSO?
Total abdominal hysterectomy bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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What is the TAHBSO surgery?
Total removal of the uterus and both ovaries.
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It is an abnormal growth of fibroid tissues.
Myoma
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Meaning enlargement of the heart
Cardiomegaly
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Meaning enlargement of the liver
Hepatomegaly
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This gland is part of the sleep-wake cycle and facilitates sleep.
Pineal gland
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How does the pineal gland perform its function?
Production of melatonin
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These are the emergency glands located above each kidney.
Adrenal glands
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The acronym DRE stands for?
Digital Rectal Exam
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True or False: Organs in the digestive system vary in tissue thickness depending on function.
TRUE. For example, organs prone to injury/abrasion tend to have thicker tissue.
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What are the 4 types of tissues?
Connective tissue Muscle tissue Epithelial tissue Nervous tissue
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It is a procedure that explores the body to find damaged organs/structures.
Explorative Laparotomy
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Ligaments connect ___ to ___, while tendons connect ___ to ___.
bone to bone; muscle to bone
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What are the 2 types of epithelial tissues?
Simple epithelial tissue Stratified epithelial tissue
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Differentiate simple epithelial tissue from stratified epithelial tissue.
Simple epithelial tissues are composed of only one layer, while stratified epithelial tissues are multilayered.
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Refers to the yellowing of the white part of the eye.
Icteric sclera

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