organ systems

Cards (12)

  • Integumentary system consists of hair, skin, nails, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands, with the function of protection, temperature regulation, water retention, and vitamin D production.
  • Skeletal system consists of bones, associated cartilages, ligaments, and joints, with the function of protection and support, allowing body movement, production of blood cells, and storage of minerals and adipose tissue.
  • Muscular system consists of muscles attached to connective tissue seats or the skeleton by tendons, with the function of body movement production, maintenance of posture, and production of body heat.
  • Nervous system consists of brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors, with the function of detection of sensations, controlling of movements, physiological processes, and intellectual functions.
  • Endocrine system consists of endocrine glands such as hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, gonads, and other tissues that secrete hormones, with the function of metabolism, growth, reproduction, and more.
  • Cardiovascular system consists of heart, blood vessels, blood, with the function of transportation of nutrients, waste products, gasses, and hormones.
  • Lymphatic system consists of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, and other lymphatic tissues, with the function of removal of foreign substances from blood and lymph, combating disease, maintenance of tissue fluid balance, and absorption of dietary facts from the digestive tract.
  • Respiratory system consists of lungs, diaphragm, and respiratory passages, with the function of the exchanging of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air, and regulation of the blood pH.
  • Digestive system consists of mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestine, gallbladder, and other accessory organs, with the function of mechanical and chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of wastes.
  • Urinary system consists of kidneys, ureters, urethra, urinary bladder, with the function of removal of waste products from the blood, regulation of blood pH, ion balance, and water balance.
  • The female reproductive system consists of mammary glands, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, associated structures. Its functions include the production of oocytes, fertilization and fetal development site, production of breast milk, hormone production for sexual function
  • The male reproduction consists of testes, accessory structures, ducts, penis. Its function includes the production and transfer of sperm cells to female, production of hormones for sexual functions