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A&P Lab 1
Organ systems & their functions Lab 1
| organ system | Major organs | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Integumentary | Hair Skin Nails | 1) Protect internal organs from injury 2) Produce Vitamin D 3) excrete salt 4) regulate body temp. |
| Skeletal | Bones cavities Cartilage Joints tendons ligaments | 1) Support & protect internal organs 2) bones store minerals 3) cavities provide site for blood cell formation |
| Muscular | Muscles | 1) generates heat 2) Constrict and contract |
| Nervous | Brain Spinal Cord Nerves sensory receptors | 1)sensory detectors detects changes in environment |
| Endocrine | Thyroid Thymus Adrenal Pituitary | 1) maintain homeostasis 2) promote growth and development |
| Cardiovascular | Heart Blood Vessels | 1) Transfers oxygen, anti-bodies. and proteins to the blood |
| Lymphatic | Lymph nodes Spleen Lymph node vessels | 1)cleans blood from disease 2) returns leaked fluids back to the blood |
| Respiratory | Pharynx Larynx Trachea Lungs | 1) Moves fresh, clean air through to the lungs and blood while removing waste gases |
| Digestive | Teeth Esophagus Stomach | 1) Breaks down digested food to be absorbed into the blood |
| Urinary | Kidneys Bladder Urethra | 1) maintain balance of water and electrolytes in the blood |
| Reproductive | Uterus Vagina mammory Glands | 1) provide nutrients for the baby 2) house the fetus 3) provides eggs |
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