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Integumentary System Organs

Major Organs


Skin


Hair


Sweat glands


Nails

Four types

Integumentary System functions

Protects against environmental hazards


Helps regulate body temperature


Provides sensory information

Skeletal organ system

Major Organs


Bones


Cartilages


Associated ligaments


Bone marrow

Skeletal organ system functions

Functions


Provides support and protection for other tissues


Stores calcium and other minerals


Forms blood cells

Muscular organ system

Major Organs


Skeletal muscles and associated tendons

Muscular organ system functions

Functions


Provides movement


Provides protection and support for other tissues


Generates heat that maintains body temperature

Nervous system organs

Major Organs


Brain


Spinal cord


Peripheral nerves


Sense organs

Nervous system functions

Functions


Directs immediate responses to stimuli


Coordinates or moderates activities of other organ systems


Provides and interprets sensory information about external conditions

Endocrine organ system

Major Organs


Pituitary gland• Thyroid gland


Pancreas• Adrenal glands


Gonads


Endocrine tissues in other systems

Endocrine functions

Functions


Directs long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems


Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body


Controls many structural and functional changes during development

Cardiovascular system organs

Major Organs


Heart


Blood


Blood vessels

Cardiovascular functions

Functions


Distributes blood cells, water, and dissolved materials including nutrients, waste products, oxygen, and carbon dioxide


Distributes heat and assists in control of body temperature

Lymphatic system organs

Major Organs


Spleen


Thymus


Lymphatic vessels


Lymph nodes


Tonsils

Lymphatic functions

Functions


Defends against infection and disease


Returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream

Respiratory organ system

Major Organs


Nasal cavities


Sinuses


Larynx


Trachea


Bronchi


Lungs


Alveoli

Respiratory functions

Functions


Delivers air to alveoli (sites in lungs where gas exchange occurs)


Provides oxygen to bloodstream


Removes carbon dioxide from bloodstream


Produces sounds for communication

Digestive system organs

Major Organs


Teeth


Tongue


Pharynx


Esophagus


Stomach


Small intestine


Large intestine


Liver


Gallbladder


Pancreas

Digestive system functions

Functions


Processes and digests food


Absorbs and conserves water


Absorbs nutrients


Stores energy reserves

Urinary system organs

Major Organs


Kidneys


Ureters


Urinary bladder


Urethra

Urinary system functions

Functions


Excretes waste products from the blood


Controls water balance by regulating volume of urine produced


Stores urine prior to voluntary elimination


Regulates blood ion concentrations and pH

Male organ system

Major Organs


Testes


Epididymides


Ductus deferentia


Seminal vesicles


Prostate gland


Penis


Scrotum

Male system functions

Functions


Produces male sex cells (sperm), seminal fluids, and hormones


Sexual intercourse