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Body systems

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endocrine system organs hypothalamus, pituitary glands, pineal glands, thymus, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovaries, testes
lymphatic/immune system functions returns excess fluids in tissues to the blood, cleans lymph fluid of pathogens, contains WBC's, major role in immunity
lymphatic/immune system organs tonsils, thymus, spleen, bone marrow, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, appendix, WBC's
reproductive male functions produces testosterone and sperm
reproductive male organs testes, penis, scrotum, vas deferens, prostate
urinary system functions filters blood, regulates blood volume, electrolytes, creates urine, eliminates nitrogenous waste
urinary system organs kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
respiratory system functions exchange of gases (O2 and CO2) between air and blood
respiratory system organs nasal cavity, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, lungs, diaphragm
skeletal system functions support, framework, protection, stores calcium, produces all blood cells
skeletal system organs bones, cartilage, ligaments, bone marrow
muscular system functions movement, posture, produces heat
muscular system organs muscles, tendons
integumentary system functions protection, body temp, sense receptors (stimuli), synthesizes vitamin D
integumentary system organs skin, sweat glands, nails, oil glands, hair
cardiovascular system functions pumps blood through the body and delivers: nutrients, hormones, gases (O2 and CO2), picks up waste products
cardiovascular system organs heart, blood vessels (arteries and veins), blood
digestive system functions breaks down food for nutrient absorption, eliminates waste
digestive system organs mouth, oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, gallbladder
endocrine system functions develops and releases hormones, controls mood, development, metabolism, involved in feedback mechanisms
reproductive female functions produces estrogen, progesterone, produces eggs (ova), allows development of fetus (uterus)
reproductive female organs uterus, vagina, uterine tubes, ovaries, mammary glands
nervous system functions controls movement, regulates all systems, responds to sensory stimulus, consciousness, memory, personality
nervous system organs brain, spinal cord, nerves, neurons
2 major cavities ventral and dorsal
ventral cavity thoracic, abdominal, pelvic
dorsal cavity cranial and vertebral
thoracic pericardial, pleural, mediastinum
mediastinum space between the lungs
pleural contains the lungs
pericardial pertaining to around the heart
diaphragm divides the thoracic and abdominal cavities
Created by: tabithaj23
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