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11 Cards in this Set
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Integument |
Skin and its structures are part of this system. Structures such as hair, nails, glands.Largest organ in the body; Function of system: regulation of body temp as part of homeostasis |
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Skeletal |
Includes all bones, and associated cartilage and joints; Function: Gives the body structure and support, stores minerals in marrow, RBC and WBC neogenesis.
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Muscular |
Refers to muscle tissues in body. EXE. Biceps and triceps attached to or located around humerus; Function: movement of body as well as maintaining posture and heat production |
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Nervous |
Refers to the sensory center of the human body; Refers to that related to the brain in addition to sense organs such as eyes and ears; Function: regulation through nerve impulses |
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Endocrine |
Refers to hormones of the body. Hormones are chemical regulators of the body. Endocrine systems refers to any part of body containing endocrine glands; EXE. pancreas, adrenal, testes, ovaries; Function: regulate body activities through hormones. |
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Cardiovascular |
Refers to blood transport in body. Includes blood vessels, heart, etc. Varies as does BPM; Function: distribution of oxygen via hemoglobin, nutrients to cells through vessels. Ties in with body temp regulation. |
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Lymphatic |
Adaptive and passive immunity; Organs, corresponding glands related to immune or lymphatic tissue. Heavily associated with WBC, T and B cells, NK cells, etc. Structures: spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and tonsils.Function: returns proteins to cardiovascular system. Protects against harmful viruses, diseases. |
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Digestive |
GI Tract, Associated organs: salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas. Function: break down food for use by cells, eliminate solid wastes from body, calorie intake, protein intake, etc. |
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Urinary |
Focuses on excretion via the bladder and urinary tract. Gets rid of dead RBCs and urea, and the like. Bladder, kidneys, urethra, etc. |
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Reproductive |
Focuses on the creation of zygotes and new humans. Ovaries, testes, sperm, ovum, etc. |
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Respiratory |
Relates to the lungs, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchial tubes. Function: supplies oxygen to body, rids body of carbon dioxide |
