Organ System of the Body

Covers the function & major organs of the 11 organ systems of the body

20 cards   |   Total Attempts: 182
  

Cards In This Set

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Skeletal System Functions
1. Support,
2. Movement,
3. Protection
Integumentary System Functions
1. Protection,
2. Regulation of temperature
Muscular System Functions
1. Movement,
2. Heat production
Nervous System Functions
1. Communication,
2. Control
Respiratory System Functions
1. Gas exchange,
2. Acid-base balance
Endocrine System Functions
1. Communication,
2. Control
Lymphatic System Functions
1. Transportation,
2. Immunity
Reproductive System Functions
1. Survival of the species,
2. Nourishment of offspring
Digestive System Functions
1. Digestion,
2. Waste elimination
Urinary System Functions
1. Waste elimination,
2. Water balance
Circulatory System Functions
1. Transportation,
2. Immunity
Name two organs of the lymphatic system
1. Lymph nodes, 2. Spleen
Name two organs of the endocrine system.
1. Pituitary gland. 2. Adrenal glands. (others include pineal gland, hyopthalamus, thymus, thyroid gland, pancreas, testes and ovaries)
Name the 6 organs of the respiratory system
1. nose, 2. pharynx, 3. larynx, 4. trachea, 5. bronchi, 6. lungs
Name two organs of the nervous system
1. brain, 2. spinal cord