Body Systems
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hkboyer16 on January 26, 2010
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A basic review of the major body systems, their functions & major structures
Classes:
BMHS A&P, INDIA'S ANATOMY, Boyer - Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Integumentary System - Structures | Body system that includes the skin, hair, nails, and glands (oil, sweat, and ear wax) |
| Integumentary System - Function | Body system that functions in controlling body temperature and protecting underlying tissues |
| Skeletal System - Structures | Body system that includes all 206 bones, as well as their respective joints |
| Skeletal System - Functions | Body system that protects internal organs, provides structure, helps with movement, and also is involved in making blood cells |
| Muscular System - Structures | Body system that includes skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle tissue |
| Muscular System - Function | Body sytem that functions primarily in body movement and movement of things within the body; it also produces heat and maintains posture |
| Nervous System - Structures | Body System that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerve endings |
| Nervous System - Functions | Body System that controls all other systems by way of nerve impulses |
| Endocrine System - Structures | Body System that includes most glands of the body (thyroid, pituitary, pineal) |
| Cardiovascular (Circulatory) System - Structures | Body system that consists of the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and blood |
| Cardiovascular (Circulatory) System - Functions | Body system that carries oxygen and nutrients TO tissues and removes carbon dioxide and other waste products from the body |
| Immune (Lymphatic) System - Structures | Body system that consists of the spleen, lymph nodes, thymus glands and tonsils |
| Immune (Lymphatic) System - Functions | Body system that helps to fight infection |
| Respiratory System - Structures | Body system that includes the lungs, trachea, broncial tubes, larynx and pharnyx |
| Respiratory System - Functions | Body system that exchanges carbon dioxide for oxgyen within the lungs |
| Digestive System - Structures | Body system that consists of the alimentary canal - mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum & anus, as well as accessory organs (liver, pancreas, gallbladder) |
| Digestive System - Functions | Body system that breaks down food nutrients and absorbs them for use within the body |
| Urinary (Excretory) System - Structures | Body system that includes the urinary bladder, ureters, urethra, and kidneys |
| Urinary (Excretory) System - Functions | Body system that regulates the liquid wastes of the body |
| Reproductive System - Structures | Body system that includes either the female sex organs (vagina, ovaries) or male sex organs (penis, testis) |
| Reproductive System - Functions | Body system that reproduces the human organism |
| Endocrine System - Functions | Body system that helps to control other systems by releasing hormones |
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