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14 Cards in this Set
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Integumentary system |
•Consists of the skin and the various accessory organs associated with it - hairs, nails, sweat & oil glands
Functions: •protect the underlying tissue from injury •protect against water loss •contain sense receptors |
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Skeletal system |
•Forms the framework of the body and protects underlying organs • consists of bones, joints, ligaments, and cartilage |
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Muscular system |
Produces movement and maintains posture Muscles: •store energy in the form of glycogen (sugar) |
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Nervous system |
Consists of the brain, spinal cord, associated nerves, and coordinates body activities |
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Negative feedback mechanism |
A response mechanism of the body in which a stimulus initiates a reaction to reduce the stimulus |
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Cardiovascular |
Includes all the glands that secrete chemicals called hormones
Hormones: act as the messengers to regulate cellular activities |
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Cardiovascular system |
Consists of blood, the heart, and blood vessels |
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Lymphatic system |
Consists of a series of vessels that transport fluid (lymph) •lymphoid organs: - tonsils, spleen, and thymus •filter the lymph to remove foreign particles |
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Digestive system |
•Includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine •Accessory organs: teeth, tongue,salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas •Functions: -Ingest food -Eliminate the residue |
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Respiratory system |
Functions: -Bring oxygen into the lungs -remove carbon dioxide
•Consists of: nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs |
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Urinary system |
Consists of kidneys,ureters,urinary bladder, and urethra
Functions: -remove waste from the blood -regulate fluid level -regulate chemical content of the body |
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Reproductive system |
Production of new individuals
Consists of gonads Female- ovaries (produce eggs) Male- testes (produce sperm) |
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Homeostasis |
Body system are functioning normally |
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Stressor |
Any conditions or stimulus that disrupts the homeostatic balance in the body |
