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11 Body Systems
Anatomy and Physiology
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
10/04/2016

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Term

Integumentary

System

Definition

consist of skin, hair and nails. 


Functions

Protection, temperature regulation, water retention and sensation


Term
Skeletal System
Definition

consist of bones cartilage and ligaments


Functions

Protection of body organs, support, movement, blood formation


Term
Muscular System
Definition

consist primarily of skeletal muscles


Functions

Movement, posture and heart protection

Term
Lymphatic System
Definition

consist of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymph, thymus, spleen, and tonsils


Functions

Role in fluid balance, production of immune cells, and defense against disease

Term
Respiratory System
Definition

consist of nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs 


Functions

Absorption of oxygen, discharge of carbon dioxide, acid- base balance, and speech

Term
Urinary System
Definition

consists of kidneys, ureter, bladder, and urethra

 

Functions

Excretion of wastes, regulation of blood volume and pressure, control of luid, electrolyte and acid- based balance

Term
Nervous System
Definition

consists of brain, spinal cord, nerves and sense organs


Functions

Control Regulation and coordination of other systems, sensation and memory

 

Term
Endocrine System
Definition

consist of the pituitary gland, adrenals, pancreas, thyroid, parathyroids, and other organs


Functions

Hormone production, control and regulation of other systems

Term
Circulatory System
Definition

consists of the hearts, arteries, veins, and capillaries


Functions

Distribution of oxygen, nutrients, wastes, hormones, electrolytes, immune cells and antibodies, fluid electrolyte and acid- based balance 

Term
Digestive System
Definition

consist of the small intestines, esphogus, liver, mouth, and pancreas


Functions

Breaks down and absoprtion of nutrients, elimination of wastes

Term
Male Reproductive System
Definition

consist of testes, vas deferens, prostate, seminal vesicles and penis


Functions

Production and delivery of sperm, secretion of sex hormones

Term
Female Reproductive System
Definition

consists if the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina and breast 


Functions

Production of eggs, site of fertilization and fetal development, birth, lactation, secretion of sex hormones

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