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11 Cards in this Set
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Reproductive System
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Function: Ensures survival, not of individual but of species - the human race.
Production of hormones that permit development of sexual characteristics occurs as a result of normal reproductive system activity. Females: Gonads; Ovaries; Uterus; Uterine (Fallopian Tube); Vagina; Vulva; Mammary glands Males: Gonads; Testes; Genital ducts; Urethra; Prostate; Penis; Scrotum |
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Skeletal System
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Function: Support, movement, storage of minerals, blood cell formation.
Formation of blood cells in the red marrow of certain bones is a crucial function. i.e. sternum, humerous, femur Bones (Storage of calcium, phosphorus) Joints (Cartilage, ligaments) |
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Muscular System
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Function: Movement, maintenance of body posture, production of heat, contraction of heart, blood pressure maintenance, intestinal movement to rid feces.
Produce movement and maintain body posture, also generate heat required for maintaining constant core body temperature. Skeletal muscles are called voluntary or striated muscles. Muscles: Voluntary or striated, Involuntary or smooth, cardiac |
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Cardiovascular (Circulatory) System
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Primary Function: Transportation - include movement of oxygen & carbon dioxide, nutrients, hormones, and other important substances. Regulation of body temperature, immunity (Body defense)
Closed system of blood vessels made up of arteries, veins, capillaries. Heart, blood vessels/arteries. veins, capillaries |
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Endocrine System
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General Functions: Communication, integration, control, secretion of special substance called hormones directly into blood. Control is slow and of long duration.
Composed of specialized glands and cells that secrete chemicals known as hormones. (Growth, metabolism, reproduction, fluid/electrolyte balance) Pancreas (islet tissue), ovaries (female), testes (male), thyroid gland, parathyroid, thymus, adrenals, pituitary gland, pineal gland, hypothalamus |
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Nervous System
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Primary Functions: Communication between body functions, Integration of body functions, Control of body functions, Recognition of sensory stimuli (accomplished by specialized signals called nerve impulses)
Nerves extend from the brain & spinal cord to every area of the body. Fast acting-short duration. Brain, spinal cord, nerves |
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Respiratory System
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Functions: Permits movement of air into alveoli, regulating the acid-base balance of the body, Exchange of waste gas (carbon dioxide).
Organs permit movement of air into tiny, thin walled sacs of lungs called alveoli. Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs |
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Urinary System
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Function: System responsible for excreting liquid waste from the body water balance, acid-base balance, electrolyte balance.
Kidneys (maintain electrolyte, water balance & acid-base balances of the body), ureter, urinary bladder, urethra |
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Lymphatic System
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Functions: Movement of fluids & certain large molecules from tissue spaces around the cells and movement of fat-related nutrients from the digestive track back to the blood. Also involved in functioning of immune system, (transportation & immunity)
Lymph nodes, lymph vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils |
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Integumentary System
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Primary function: Protection regulate body temperature and sense organs.
Skin is largest & most important organ. Sense organs permit body to respond to various stimuli, pain, pressure, touch, changes in temperature. Skin, hair, nails, sense receptors, sweat glands, oil glands |
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Digestive System
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Function: Ensure proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Primary organs form a tube, open at both ends, called gastrointestinal (GI Tract) Primary- Mouth, pharynx. esophagus, stomach, small/large intestine, rectum, anal canal Accessory- Teeth, salivary glands, tongue, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, appendix (work together to ensure proper digestion and absorption of nutrients) |
