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11 Cards in this Set
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The Integumentary System (Skin)
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Comprised of skin, hair nails and sweat glands-Protection and barrier-Thermoregulation-Involved in vitamin D synthesis-Cutaneous (skin) sensations-Minor role in excretion and absor
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The Nervous System
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Includes Central Nervous System (CNS)- brain and spinal cord, and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)- nerves-Sensations-Information processing and integration-Regulation of internal functions-Control of movement
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The Muscular System
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-Skeletal Muscles and tendons: Movement of body, maintenance of posture, production of body heat-Smooth muscle: movement of organ walls-Cardiac muscle (heart): pumps blood
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The Skeletal System
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-Bones and joints-Provides support and framework-Protection of internal structures-Allows movement and joints-Storage (minerals, fats)-Production of blood cells
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The Endocrine System
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-Several endocrine glands eg. adrenal, pituitary, thyroid etc.-Also endocrine CELLS in other organs-Regulates various functions via hormones released into bloodstream
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The Cardiovascular System
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-Heart, blood vessels, blood-Transport/ exchange of gases, ions, nutrients, wast and hormones -> pump, distribution network and medium- Heart distribution, fluid volume, regulation of blood flow to tissues-Prevents blood loss and infection
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The Lymphatic and Immune System
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-Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus etc., lymphocytes-Defence against infection-Fluid volume: excess extracellular fluid returned to bloodstream
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The Respiratory System
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Lungs and airways-Ventilation: moving air in and out-Gas exchange- O2 and CO2-pH regulation-Voice-Sense of smell
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The Reproductive System
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-Testes, prostate glands, ovaries, uterus etc.-Produces offspring-Sperm, oocytes (egg), foetal development
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The Digestive System
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Mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, pancreas etc.-Ingestion and mastication (chewing) of food-Mixing of food with secretions-Propulsion-Mechanical and chemical digestion-Absorption of nutrients, ions, water, reabsorption of some secretions
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The Urinary System
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Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra-Water and ion concentrations inc H+ (pH)-Regulation of blood volume and pressure-Removal of wastes, foreign substances, excess water and ions
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