organ system overview

• the basic function of the circulatory system is to transport materials (oxygen, nutrients, hormones, wastes) within the body
• organs involved in the circulatory system include: heart, blood vessels, blood
• main functions of the digestive system are:

  • ingestion and digestion
  • adsorption of nutrients
• organs involved in the digestive system include: mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, liver, intestines, rectum
• basic function of the endocrine system is to control growth, development, and metabolism
• organs involved in the endocrine system are: glands, pancreas, ovaries, testes
• basic functions of the excretory system are:

  • elimination of wastes
  • maintain proper levels of water and electrolytes
• organs involved in the excretory system are: skin, kidney, bladder, ureter, urethra
• basic functions of integumentary system are:

  • to cover and protect the body
  • glands help control body temperature
• organs involved in the integumentary system are: skin, hair, nails, glands
• basic functions of lymphatic system are:

  • protect body from disease
  • circulate fluid called lymph
• organs involved in lymphatic system are: white blood cells, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, lymph vessels
• basic function of muscular system is:

  • working with skeletal system to provide movement
• organs involved in muscle system: skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, tendons, ligaments
• basic functions of nervous system:

  • control body functions
  • co-ordinate responses and activities
• organs involved in nervous system are: brain, nerves, spinal cord
• basic function of reproductive system:

  • reproduction
• organs involved in reproductive system are:

  ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina, uterus, testes, penis, urethra
• basic functions of respiratory system is:

  • exchange of gases (obtains oxygen and releases carbon dioxide)
• organs involved in respiratory system are: nose, mouth, trachea, lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, diaphragm
• basic functions of skeletal system are:

  • support body
  • allows movement
• organs involved in skeletal system: bones, cartilage