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Body systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| endocrine system organs | hypothalamus, pituitary glands, pineal glands, thymus, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovaries, testes |
| lymphatic/immune system functions | returns excess fluids in tissues to the blood, cleans lymph fluid of pathogens, contains WBC's, major role in immunity |
| lymphatic/immune system organs | tonsils, thymus, spleen, bone marrow, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, appendix, WBC's |
| reproductive male functions | produces testosterone and sperm |
| reproductive male organs | testes, penis, scrotum, vas deferens, prostate |
| urinary system functions | filters blood, regulates blood volume, electrolytes, creates urine, eliminates nitrogenous waste |
| urinary system organs | kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra |
| respiratory system functions | exchange of gases (O2 and CO2) between air and blood |
| respiratory system organs | nasal cavity, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, lungs, diaphragm |
| skeletal system functions | support, framework, protection, stores calcium, produces all blood cells |
| skeletal system organs | bones, cartilage, ligaments, bone marrow |
| muscular system functions | movement, posture, produces heat |
| muscular system organs | muscles, tendons |
| integumentary system functions | protection, body temp, sense receptors (stimuli), synthesizes vitamin D |
| integumentary system organs | skin, sweat glands, nails, oil glands, hair |
| cardiovascular system functions | pumps blood through the body and delivers: nutrients, hormones, gases (O2 and CO2), picks up waste products |
| cardiovascular system organs | heart, blood vessels (arteries and veins), blood |
| digestive system functions | breaks down food for nutrient absorption, eliminates waste |
| digestive system organs | mouth, oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, gallbladder |
| endocrine system functions | develops and releases hormones, controls mood, development, metabolism, involved in feedback mechanisms |
| reproductive female functions | produces estrogen, progesterone, produces eggs (ova), allows development of fetus (uterus) |
| reproductive female organs | uterus, vagina, uterine tubes, ovaries, mammary glands |
| nervous system functions | controls movement, regulates all systems, responds to sensory stimulus, consciousness, memory, personality |
| nervous system organs | brain, spinal cord, nerves, neurons |
| 2 major cavities | ventral and dorsal |
| ventral cavity | thoracic, abdominal, pelvic |
| dorsal cavity | cranial and vertebral |
| thoracic | pericardial, pleural, mediastinum |
| mediastinum | space between the lungs |
| pleural | contains the lungs |
| pericardial | pertaining to around the heart |
| diaphragm | divides the thoracic and abdominal cavities |
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