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Integumentary System Organs |
Major Organs Skin Hair Sweat glands Nails |
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Integumentary System functions |
Protects against environmental hazards Helps regulate body temperature Provides sensory information |
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Skeletal organ system |
Major Organs Bones Cartilages Associated ligaments Bone marrow |
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Skeletal organ system functions |
Functions Provides support and protection for other tissues Stores calcium and other minerals Forms blood cells |
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Muscular organ system |
Major Organs Skeletal muscles and associated tendons |
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Muscular organ system functions |
Functions Provides movement Provides protection and support for other tissues Generates heat that maintains body temperature |
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Nervous system organs |
Major Organs Brain Spinal cord Peripheral nerves Sense organs |
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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 |
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Endocrine organ system |
Major Organs Pituitary gland• Thyroid gland Pancreas• Adrenal glands Gonads Endocrine tissues in other systems |
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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 |
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Cardiovascular system organs |
Major Organs Heart Blood Blood vessels |
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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 |
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Lymphatic system organs |
Major Organs Spleen Thymus Lymphatic vessels Lymph nodes Tonsils |
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Lymphatic functions |
Functions Defends against infection and disease Returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream |
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Respiratory organ system |
Major Organs Nasal cavities Sinuses Larynx Trachea Bronchi Lungs Alveoli |
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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 |
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Digestive system organs |
Major Organs Teeth Tongue Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Large intestine Liver Gallbladder Pancreas |
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Digestive system functions |
Functions Processes and digests food Absorbs and conserves water Absorbs nutrients Stores energy reserves |
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Urinary system organs |
Major Organs Kidneys Ureters Urinary bladder Urethra |
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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 |
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Male organ system |
Major Organs Testes Epididymides Ductus deferentia Seminal vesicles Prostate gland Penis Scrotum |
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Male system functions |
Functions Produces male sex cells (sperm), seminal fluids, and hormones Sexual intercourse |
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