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6 Cards in this Set
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Integumentary System
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Major Organ: Skin
Appendages:structures attached to a main part & glands Primary Function: Protection Protects from invasion of harmful bacteria Regulates body temp. |
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Skeletal System
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Primary Organs: Bones
Includes not only bones but related tissues such as cartilage & ligaments. Cartilage can cushion bones that are linked together and act as a connection from one bone to another. Ligaments: bands of fibrous tissue that help hold bones together. Joints: connections between two or more bones Function: Protection and support framework |
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Muscular System
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Voluntary Muscle: has the ability to contract when stimulated by conscious nerve regulation
Primary Function: Movement also maintains the posture & provides heat to maintain our body temp. Tendon: part of a muscle organ that attaches the muscle to a bone. Smooth Muscle:walls of hollow organs such as the stomach. Cardiac Muscle: wall of the heart Involuntary Muscle: they are stimulated by subconscious regulation. |
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Nervous System
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Contain the spinal cord, brain & nerves.
Brain & Spinal Cord make up the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. They control the whole nervous system. Cranial & Spinal Nerves make up the PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Functions: 1. Communication between body organs 2. Integration of body functions 3. Control of body functions 4. Recognition of sensory stimuli |
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Endocrine System
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Composed of glands that secrete chemicals known as HORMONES directly into the blood.
Controls growth, regulates metabolism, reproduction & other body activities. Pituitary,Pineal,& Hypothalamus glands are located in the skull. Thyroid & Parathyroid glands are in the neck Thymus gland in the thoracic cavity. Adrenal & Pancreas glands are found in the abdominal cavity. |
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Cardiovascular System
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Consist of heart and arteries, veins and capillaries.
Primary function is transportation Helps regulate body temperature |
