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Description: A&P
Category: Physiology
Created by: kdowling on 2008-11-19


 

 

The 11 systems of the body

Skeletal

  • Bones & ligaments
    • Support, protection, movement, fat and mineral storage, blood protection

Integumentary

  • Skin
    • Protection, sensation, temperature regulation

Muscular

  • Skeletal muscles, tendons
    • Movement, posture, heat production

Nervous

  • Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory organ
    • control, regulation, coordination of other systems, sensation, memory

Endocrine

  • Pituitary gland, adrenals, pancreas, thyroid, parathyroids, other glands
    • Control and regulation of other systems

Lymphatic

  • Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, thymus, tonsils
    • Immunity, fluid balance

Digestive

  • Stomach, small & large intestines, esophagus, liver, mouth, pancreas
    • Breakdown & absorbtion of nutrients, elimination of waste

Cardiovascular

  • Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries
    • Exchange and transport of materials

Urinary

  • Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
    • Excretion of waste, fluid & electrolyte balance, acid-base balance

Respiratory

  • Lungs, bronchial tree, trachea, Larynx, nasal cavity
    • Gas exchange acid base balance

Reproductive

  • Males-Testes, vas deferens, prostate, seminal vesicals, penis
  • Females-Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, breasts
    • Reproduction, nurturing of off-spring


 

 

 
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