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Functions of major organs, systems of the body and accessory organs of the skin

Definition/QuestionTerm/Answer
Largest organ of the body, first line of defense against infection and water loss; regulates temperature, perceives sensation, produces vitamin D; and had absorption capabilities Integumentary System
What organs are found in the Integumentary system? Skin and accessory organs such as oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, and nails
Forms the physical foundation of the body; consists of the bones and the movable and immovable joints Skeletal System
What organs are found in the Skeletal system? Bones
Covers, shapes, and supports the skeletal tissue; also contracts and moves various parts of the body Muscular System
What organ is found in the Muscular system? Muscles and tissue
Carries messages through the central nervous system, controlling and coordinating all body functions Nervous System
What organs are found in the Nervous system? Brain, spinal cord, nerves
Controls steady delivery of blood throughout the body; works with the lymphatic channels Circulatory System
What organs are located in the Circulatory System? Heart with blood vessels
Protects the body from disease by developing resistances and destroying disease causing toxins, foreign material, and bacteria Immune/ Lymphatic System
What organs are found in the Immune/Lymphatic System? Spleen, lymph
Affect growth, development, sexual activities, and normal regulatory processes of the body Endocrine System
Performs the function of producing children and passing on our genetics from one generation to another; differentiates between sexes Reproductive System
Enables breathing, supplies the body with oxygen, and eliminates carbon dioxide as a waste product Respiratory System
What organs are found in the Endocrine System? Adrenal gland, pituitary gland, and pancreas
What organs are found in the Reproductive System? Uterus, ovaries, penis, and testes
What organs are found in the Respiratory System? Lungs, trachea, bronchi
Breaks down food into smaller and smaller particles to absorb nutrients or for excretion Digestive System
What organs are found in the Digestive System? Esophagus, stomach, gall bladder, liver, small and large intestines
Refers to elimination of waste matter Excretory System
What organs are found in the Excretory System? Kidneys, bladder
What are the five Accessory Organs? Sensory receptors, hair, nails, and the oils and sweat glands
What are the Exocrine glands? Oil and Sweat glands
A protective overcoat for your body against outside germs, chemicals, and sun exposure Skin
What means natural covering Integument
What is the sebaceous gland? Oil gland
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