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Organ Systems

Systems of the Body

TermDefinition
Integumentary system Organs : Hair, Skin (Cutanues), Nails, Sensory Receptors, Associated glands Functions : Protects the body, Largest Sensory organ, Helps regulate temperature,
Lymphatic & Immune system Organs : Tonsils, Thymus, Lymph nodes, Spleen, Lymph vessels, Immune cells Function : Aids in healing & resisting diseases, Helps maintain fluid balance
Nervous system Organs : Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves, GSR, Special sensory receptors Function : Body's control center, Communicates body system information, Coordinates body system responses
Respiratory system Organs : Sinuses, Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Brochus, Lungs Functions : Regulates exchange of oxygen & carbon dioxide, Allows vocalization
Reproductive system Organs : Vas deferens, Seminal, Prostate, Testes, Penis, Breast, Fallopian tube, Ovary, Uterus, Vagina, Vulva Function : Regulates & controls reproductive processes
Skeletal system Organs : Bones, Cartilage, Joint Function : Provides structure, Protects organs, Allows movement, Produces blood cells, stores minerals
Digestive system Organs : Mouth, Stomach, Saliva glands, Small & Large intestines, Esophagus, Liver (gallbladder), Anus, Pancreas Function : Breaks down food into nutrients, Eliminates solid wastes
Endocrine system Organs : Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal, Pancreas, Gonads Function : Coordinates & regulates body systems & processes, Horomones
Urinary system Organs : Kidneys, Ureter, Urinary bladder, Urethra Function : Produces/stores/eliminates urine, Helps maintain fluid, pH, & electrolyte balance
Cardiovascular system Organs : Blood, Heart, Capillary, Vein, Artery Function : Carries oxygen & nutrients, Transports wastes, Promotes immune systems, pH balance
Muscular system Organs : Skeletal muscle, tendons Function : Maintains posture, creates movement, generates heat
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