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organ systems

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organ 2+ kinds of tissue
organ system group of organs that work together
integumentary system only organ is skin -hair -nails -skin -sense receptors -sweat and oil glands
functions of integumentary system protection, regulation of body temp, synthesis of chemicals, sense organ
skeletal system bones + joints
functions of skeletal system support, movement, stores minerals, blood cell formation
muscular system mustles, voluntary +involuntary +cardiac
functions of muscular system movement, body posture, heat production
nerveous system brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs
functions of nerveous system communication, integration, control, recognition of sensory stimuli
endocrine system pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, hypothalamus, pancreas, ovaries, testes
functions of endocrine system secretion of hormones in blood, communication, integration, control
hormone regulation growth, metabolism, reproduction, fluid+ electrolyte balance
cardiovascular system heart, blood vessels
functions of cardiovascular system transportation, regulation of body temp, immunity
lymphatic system lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, tonsils, thymus gland, spleen
functions of lymphatic system transportation and immunity
immune system ALL of bodys defense systems
functions of immune system protection
respiratory system nose, pharynx, lyrynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
functions of respiratory system exchange of waste gas, filters air, regulation of acid-base balance, warm+ humidify new air
digestive system mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, anal canal
functions of digestive system breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, eliminates waste
urinary system kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
functions of urinary system cleans blood of waste, electrolyte, water, and acid-base base balance
reproductive system ( males ) gonads-testes genital ducts- vas deferens, urethra accessory gland- prostate, supporting structures- penis+ grotum
reproductive system ( females ) gonads- ovaries accessory glands- uterus, uterine tubes, vagina supporting structures- vulva and mammary glands
functions of reproductive system survival of genes, sex cells, sex hormones, growth, development, and nourishment of offspring
Created by: b.marshall
 

 



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