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13 Cards in this Set
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Levels of Organization
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Chemical, organelle, cells, tissues, organs, systems
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Skeletal system
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Major Organs-- Bones, marrow,
Ligaments, Cartilage Function: Forms new blood cells, stores minerals & calcium, Supports & protects other tissues and organs |
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Respiratory System
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Major organs: Lungs, Bronchi, alveoli, nasal cavity, sinuses, trachea, larynx
Function: Delivers air to alveoli & oxygen to blood, removes CO2 from blood, provides sound for communication |
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Lymphatic System
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Major Organs: Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, Thymus, tonsils, spleen
Functions: Returns tissue fluids to bloodstream, protects against disease & sickness |
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Digestive System
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Major organs: Teeth, tongue, esophagus, pharynx, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, live, gall bladder, pancreas
Function: Digests/processes food, absorbs & conserves water and nutrients, stores energy reserves |
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Urinary System
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Major Organs: Ureters, Urethra, Bladder, kidneys
Function: Regulates amount of H2O in body by controlling amount urine produced, stores urine in bladder before voluntary elimination, excretes waste from blood, regulates blood ion concentrates PH |
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Muscular system
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Major Organs: Muscles & associated tendons
Function: Provides support for other tissues, provides movement for body, and generates heat used to maintain body temp. |
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Male reproductive system
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Major Organs: Penis, testes, scrotum, ductus diferentia, epididymides, seminal vessicles, prostate glands
Functions: Sexual intercourse, produces sperm, semen, & hormones |
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Female Reproductive System
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Major organs: Uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina, labia, clitoris, mammary glands
Function: Sexual intercourse, produces sex cells & hormones, protects & supports developing embryo, produces milk for newborn infant |
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Cardiovascular System
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Major organs: Heart, blood, blood vessels
Function: Transports blood, dissolved water, & other materials (nutrients, waste, Oxy, CO2, etc.) throughout body |
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Endocrine System
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Major Organs: Endocrine tissues, Pancreas, Thyroid gland, Pituitary gland, gonads
Function: Regulates long term changes in other organ systems, supports structural & functional changes during development, regulates metabolic activity & energy in use by body. |
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Nervous system
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Major Organs: Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, sensory organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin)
Function: Provides body with sensory info about external environment, controls activities of other systems, provides immediate response to stimuli |
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Integumentary System
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Major organs: Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands
Function: Protects body against harsh external conditions, provides sensory info, regulates body temp. |
