• Shuffle
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Alphabetize
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Front First
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Both Sides
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Read
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
Reading...
Front

Card Range To Study

through

image

Play button

image

Play button

image

Progress

1/31

Click to flip

Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;

Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;

H to show hint;

A reads text to speech;

31 Cards in this Set

  • Front
  • Back
Circulatory System
Definition
Group of body parts that transport blood throughout the body to keep in function properly.
Circulatory System
Functions
(1) It transports fuel to the body
(2) It transports waste to the liver and kidneys for elimination
(3) It transports cells to fight disease
(4) It transports hormones throughout the body
Circulatory System
Organs
Organs include the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries
Respiratory System
Definition
Group of passages that exchanges gasses in order for the body to function properly
Respiratory System
Function
Inhalation, oxygen goes in
Exhalation, carbon dioxide goes out
Respiratory System
Organs
Upper respiratory: throat, nose
Lower respiratory: lungs
Skeletal System
Definition
Combination of joints and connecting tissues
Skeletal System
Function
Support and protection
Skeletal System
Organs
Bone: periosteum, compact bone, and spongy bone
Muscular System
Definition
Group of tissues that make body parts move
Muscular System
Organs
Three types: smooth, skeletal, and cardiac
Digestive System
Definition
Organs that take in food, break it down into chemical form that can be absorbed
Digestive System
Function
Digestion through alimentary canal that extends from the mouth to the annus
Digestive System
Organs
Alimentary canal, salivary glands, pancreas, gall bladder, and liver
Excretory System
Definition
Provides ways for waste to be excreted from the body
Excretory System
Function
Large intestine expells semi-solid waste, urinary tract expells urine
Excretory System
Organs
Large intestine: colon, cecum, rectum, anal canal
Urinary tract: kidney and bladder
Integumentary System
Definition
Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands and oil glands
Integumentary System
Function
Protection, regulation of body tempature, and sensitivity
Integumentary System
Organs
Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands and oil glands
Immune System
Definition
Organs and cells work with lymphatic system to fight germs
Immune System
Function
resist disease
Immune System
Organs
The skin and mucous membranes of the body
Nervous System
Definition
To main tain homeostasis, which is a stable internal environment
Nervous System
Function
Controls and cordinates all body parts to work as a flowing unit
Nervous System
Organs
Peripheral nerves, brain, and spinal chord
Endocrine System
Definition
The body parts that secrete hormones that send messages to cells in your body
Endocrine System
Function
Regulates insulin and sugar control, growth, sexual maturity, and emotions
Endocrine System
Organs
Pituitary glands, thyroid glands
Reproductive System
Definition
To reporduce human life
Reproductive System
Organs
Male: prostate, testes, scrotum, penis
Female: uterus, ovaries, vagina