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What are the 11 organ systems |
Digestive, Skeletal, Lymphatic, Endocrine, Integumentary, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Reproductive, Nervous, Urinary |
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Digestive system purpose |
Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter blood; indigestible eliminated as feces |
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Skeletal System components |
Bone, cartilage, and ligaments(tendons, joints) |
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Skeletal System purpose |
Framework for muscles, site of blood cell formation, stores minerals, and PROTECTS & SUPPORTS body organs |
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Lymphatic system components |
Red bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, Lymphatic vessels |
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Lymphatic system purpose |
Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it back to blood; defends against pathogens and disease; disposes debris |
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Endocrine system organs |
Endocrine glands (pituitary, pineal, hypothalamus, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, ovary & testis) |
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Endocrine system purpose |
Secretes hormones that control growth, reproduction & nutrient use |
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Integumentary System organs |
Skin, sweat glands, oil glands, hair, & nails |
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Integumentary System purpose |
Protects deeper tissue, regulates body temperature, excretes salt & urea |
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Muscular system organs |
Muscles |
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Muscular system purpose |
Produces heat, maintains posture, locomotion, and facial expression |
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Cardiovascular system organs |
Heart and blood vessels |
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Cardiovascular system purpose |
Heart pumps blood, vessels transports blood, nutrients and oxygen delivered to body cells and waste carried away |
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Respiratory system organs |
Nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi & lungs |
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Respiratory system purpose |
Helps maintain acid-base balance in blood, keep blood supplied with O2 & removes CO2 |
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Male Reproductive system organs |
Prostate gland, penis, testes, scrotum, & ductus deferens |
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Female Reproductive system organs |
Mammary glands, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus & vagina |
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Reproductive system purposes |
Produce offspring |
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Nervous system organs |
Brain, spinal column & nerves(sensory receptors) |
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Nervous system purpose |
Fast response to stimuli by activating muscles & glands to help maintain homeostasis |
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Urinary system organs |
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra |
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Urinary system purpose |
Eliminates nitrogenous wastes; regulates water, electrolyte & ph balance of blood |
