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Organ Systems
Mr. G’s Body Systems and Functions
Question | Answer |
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Skeletal | Structures:bones and ligaments. Function:support and protection |
Muscular | Structures: tendons and muscles. Function: movement |
Integumentary | Structures: skin, hair and nails. Function: protection |
Cardiovascular | Structures: Heart, blood, arteries, veins and capillaries. Function: transportation |
Lymphatic | Structures: lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus, spleen and lymph vessels. Function: fluid return and immunity |
Endocrine | Structures: glands, hormones and tissues. Function: body communication and control |
Respiratory | Structures: pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, and diaphragm. Function: gas exchange |
Nervous and Senses | Structures: brain, spinal cord, nerves, nose, mouth, tongue, ears, eyes and skin. Function: body communication and control |
Reproductive | Structures: Female: ovaries, uterus, fallopian tube, vagina. Male: testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland and penis Function: offspring production |
Urinary | Structures:kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, meatus Function: waste filtration |
Digestive | Structures: mouth, teeth, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Function: nutrient breakdown and absorption |