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Chapter 4- Organ Sy

stems and Functions

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Integumentary system Protection, Regulation of body temperature, Synthesis of chemicals, Sense organ
Skeletal system Support, Movement (with joints and muscles), Storage of minerals, Blood cell formation
Muscular system Movement, Maintenance of body posture, Production of heat
Nervous system Communication, Integration, Control, Recognition of sensory stimuli
Endocrine system Secretion of hormones directly into the blood, Same as nervous system- communication, integration, control, Control is slow and of long duration, Examples of hormone regulation: Growth, Metabolism, Reproduction, Fluid and electrolyte balance
Cardiovascular (circulatory) system Transportation, Regulation of body temperature, Immunity (body defense)
Lymphatic system Transportation, Immunity (body defense)
Respiratory system Exchange of waste gas (carbon dioxide) for oxygen in the lungs, Area of gas exchange in the lungs called alveoli, Filtration of irritants from inspired air, Regulation of acid-base balance
Digestive system Mechanical and chemical breakdown (digestion) of food, Absorption of nutrients, Undigested waste product that is eliminated is called feces, Appendix is a structural but not a functional part of digestive system, Inflammation of appendix is called appendi
Urinary system "Clearing" or cleaning blood of waste products- waste product excreted from body is called urine, Electrolyte balance, Water balance, Acid-base balance, In males, urethra has urinary and reproductive functions
Reproductive system Survival of genes, Production of sex cells (male: sperm; female: ova), Transfer and fertilization of sex cells, Development and birth of offspring, Nourishment of offspring, Production of sex hormones
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