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only has one organ but has many appendages such as hair, nails, microscopic sense receptors, oil and sweat glands
integumentary system
functions include:
•protection-primary function
•regulation of body temp
•synthesis of chemicals
•sense organs
integumentary system

system that contains bones, cartilage that connects & cushions joined bones, ligaments, and joints

skeletal system

How many bones are in the skeleton?

206

bands of fibrous tissue that holds bones together

ligaments

connection between bones that make movement possible

joints

functions include:


•supporting framework for entire body


•protection of the brain and internal organs


•movement with joints


•storage of minerals


•formation of blood cells

skeletal system

primary organs that can be voluntary or striated; involuntary or smooth in the walls of organs

muscular system

type of muscle found in the wall of the heart

cardiac muscle

functions include:


•movement


•maintenance of body posture


•production of heat

muscles

combination of the skeletal and muscular systems

skeletomuscular system

system that is fast acting and short lived contains CNS and the PNS

nervous system

contains the brain and spinal cord

CNS

contains cranial nerves and their branches; spinal nerves and their branches; sense organs

PNS

functions include:


•communication between body organs


•integration of body functions


•control of body functions


•recognition of sensory stimuli

nervous system

ductless glands that secret signaling hormones directly into the blood

endocrine system

Where are the pituitary glands, hypothalamus, and pineal gland located at?

Skull

Where is the thyroid gland and parathyroid gland located at?

Neck

Where is the thymus located at?

Mediastinum

Where is the adrenal glands and pancreas located at?

Abdominal cavity

functions include:


•communication


•integration


•control-slow and of long duration

endocrine system

What are some functions regulated by hormones?

•growth


•metabolism


•reproduction


•fluid and electrolyte balance


•acid and base control

system that includes the heart and blood vessels

cardiovascular system

functions include:


•transport of substance throughout the body


•regulation of body temp


•immunity (body defense)


cardiovascular system

system that includes lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus and spleen

lymphatic system

system that includes unique cells and defensive protein compounds?

immune system

what are some unique cells found in the immune system

•phagocytes


•secretory cells

what are some defensive proteins in the immune system
•antibodies
•complements

Functions include:


•transportation of lymph


•immunity

lymphatic system

functions include:


•phagocytosis of bacteria


•chemical reactions that provide protection from harmful agents

immune system

system that contains the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
respiratory system

a structure made up of two or more kinds of tissues that can together perform a more complex function

organ

functions include:
•exchange of waste gas (carbon dioxide) for oxygen in the alveoli of the lungs
•filteration of irritants from inspired air
•regulation of acid-base balance
respiratory system

system that is separated into two groups: the primary organs that form alimentary canal or GI tract and the accessory organs that assist the digestive process

digestive system

Primary organs of the digestive system includes?

•mouth


•pharynx


•stomach


•small intestine


•large intestine


•rectum


•anal

Accessory organs of the digestive system includes?

•teeth


•salivary glands


•tongue


•liver


•gallbladder


•pancreas


•appendix

functions include:


•mechanical and chemical breakdown of food


•absorption of nutrients


•elimination of undigested waste product, also known as feces

digestive system

system that include kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra (part of reproductive system and this system in males)

urinary system

Functions include:
•cleaning, blood of waste products-excreted from body as urine
•electrolyte balance
•water balance
•acid and base balance
urinary system

system that includes testes (in males) and ovaries (in females)

reproductive system

What are the genital organs in males?

•vas deferens


•urethra

What are the accessory organ in males?

•prostate

What are the supporting organs of males?

•penis


•scrotum

What are the accessory organ in females?

•uterus


• uterine (fallopian) tubes


•vagina

What are the supporting organs in females?

•vulva


•mammary glands (breasts)

Functions include:


•survival of genes


•production of sex cells


•transfer and fertilization of sex cells


•development and birth of offspring


•nourishment of offspring


•production of sex hormones


reproductive system

What are some types of organ replacement?

•artifical organs


•organ transplantation


•free-flap surgery


•stem cell treatment



a group of organs that perform a more complex function than an organ alone

organ system