Chap 1 A&p - 11 Organ Systems

Front 1

Principle Organs: Integumentary

Back 1

Skin, hair, nails, cutaneous glands

Front 2

Principle Function: Integumentary

Back 2

Protection, water retention, thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sensation, nonverbal communication

Front 3

Principle Organs: Digestive

Back 3

Teeth, tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas

Front 4

Principle Function: Digestive

Back 4

Nutrient breakdown and absorption. Liver function includes metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals; synthesis of plasma proteins; disposal of drugs, toxins, and hormones; and cleansing of blood

Front 5

Principle Organs: Endocrine

Back 5

Pituitary G., Pineal G. Thyroid G. parathyroid G., thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, ovaries

Front 6

Principle Function: Endocrine

Back 6

Hormone production, internal chemical communication and coordination

Front 7

Principle Organs: Lymphatic/Immune

Back 7

Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils

Front 8

Principle Function: Lymphatic/Immune

Back 8

Recovery of excess tissue fluid, detection of pathogens, productions of immune cells, defense against disease

Front 9

Principle Organs: Muscular

Back 9

Skeletal Muscles

Front 10

Principle Function: Muscular

Back 10

Movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production

Front 11

Principle Organs: Nervous

Back 11

Brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia

Front 12

Principle Function: Nervous

Back 12

Rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control and sensation

Front 13

Principle Organs: Cardiovascular/Circulatory System

Back 13

Heart, blood vessels

Front 14

Principle Function: Cardiovascular/Circulatory System

Back 14

Distribute nutrients, oxygen, wastes, hormones, electrolytes, heat, immune cells, and antibodies; fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance

Front 15

Principle Organs: Respiratory

Back 15

Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs

Front 16

Principle Function: Respiratory

Back 16

Absorption of oxygen, discharge of carbon dioxide, acid-base balance, speech

Front 17

Principle Organs: Skeletal

Back 17

Bones, Cartilage and Ligaments

Front 18

Principle Function: Skeletal

Back 18

Support, movement, protective enclosure of viscera, blood formation, electrolyte and acid-base balance

Front 19

Principle Organs: Urinary

Back 19

Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

Front 20

Principle Function: Urinary

Back 20

Elimination of wastes; regulation of blood volume and pressure; stimulation of red blood cell formation, control of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; detoxification

Front 21

Principle Organs: Reproductive- Male

Back 21

Testes, Epididymides, spermatic ducts, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands, penis

Front 22

Principle Function: Reproductive- Male

Back 22

Production & delivery of sperm, secretion of sex hormones

Front 23

Principle Organs: Reproductive-Female

Back 23

Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands (breasts)

Front 24

Principle Function: Reproductive- Female

Back 24

Production of eggs, site of fertilization and fetal development, fetal nourishment, birth, lactation, secretion of sex hormones