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Roxanne's Organs

Roxanne's BSC1008 - Introduction to the Organ Systems

Organ Systems & ComponentsFunctions
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; Maintain posture; Heat production
NERVOUS SYSTEM Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs, e.g. eye and ear. Regulate body activities: sensory info to the brain and motor signals out to body
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Glands and tissues that produce hormones, e.g., pituitary, thyroid, other organs with endocrine function Hormones regulate body activities of target organs
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 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 SYSTEMS Lymph: lymph fluid, vessels and structures (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
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines, rectum, anus, and accessory organs: salivary glands, liver, pancreas, etc. Mechanical and chemical breakdown of food; Absorption of nutrients; Elimination of solid waste.
URINARY SYSTEM Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra Produce & eliminate urine; Regulate volume and chemical composition of blood; Helps regulate red blood cell production
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Gonads and associated organs---Female: ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina---Male: testicles, epididymis, vas deferens, penis Gamete production; Hormone production; Development of embryo
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Lungs and air passages, e.g., trachea. Gas exchange; Blood pH regulation; Sound production in larynx
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