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MCC - rl

Human Body - Chapter 1

Organ SystemComponentsFunctions
integumentary system skin and associated structures; hair,nails,sweat and oil glands regulate body temperature; protection;vitamin D synthesis;detects sensations
skeletal system all bones and associated cartilage supports and protects; assists with movements;blood production;mineral storage
muscular system skeletal muscles and other muscle tissue (cardiac and smooth) movement; maintains posture; heat production
Nervous Brian,Spinal cord,nerves,sense organs,e.g. eyes and ears Regulates body activities:sensory info. to the brain and motor signals out to body
Endocrine Glands and tissues that produce hormones,e.g. pituitary thyroid, other organs with endocrine function Hormones regulate body activites of target organs
Cardiovescular Blood (plasma and cells),heart arteries, veins, capillaries Carrying substance through body, e.g. hormones,waste, gases,nutrients; regulates temperatures; fights disease (white blood cells)
Lymphatic and Immune Lymph: lymph fluid, vessels and structure (spleen, lymph nodes) Immune: White blood cells of immune response(B cells and T cells) Lymph: Return protein and fluid to blood. Immune: Cells protect against disease causing agents
Respiratory Lungs and air passages,e.g. trachea Gas exchange;blood pH regulation; Sound production in larynx
Digestive Mouth,esophagus,stomach, small and large intestines, rectum anus, and accessory organs:salivary glands liver, pancreas, etc Mechanical and chemical breakdown of food; Absorbtion of nutrients; Elimination of solid waste
Urinary Kidneys,Ureters,Bladder,Urethra Produce and eliminate urine; Regulate volume and chemical composition of blood; Helps regulate red blood cell production
Reproductive Gonads and associated organs female: overies, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina Male: testicles, epididymis, vas deferens,penis Gamete production; Hormone production; development of embryo
Created by: rlansiquot
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