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Body Systems
organ systems in the body
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Anatomy
12th Grade
10/17/2011

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LYMPHATIC- functions (2)
Definition
transportation, immunity
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LYMPHATIC- organs (5)
Definition
lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymphatic organs (thymus, spleen, tonsils)
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RESPIRATORY- organs (6)
Definition
nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
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RESPIRATORY- functions (2)
Definition
exchange of CO2 for O2, filtration of irritants from inspired air
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MUSCULAR- organs (3)
Definition
skeletal, smooth, cardiac
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MUSCULAR- functions (3)
Definition
contractions, movement, maintenance of posture
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NERVOUS- organs (4)
Definition
brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs
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NERVOUS- functions (3)
Definition
communication between body functions, control of body functions, recognition of sensory stimuli
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ENDOCRINE- organs (10)
Definition
pituitary, pineal, thyroid, thymus, adrenal, parathyroid }glands, hypothalamus, pancreas, ovaries, testes
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ENDOCRINE- functions (1)
Definition
secretion of hormones
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INTEGUMENTARY- organs (6)
Definition
skin, hair, nails, sense receptors, sweat glands, oil glands
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INTEGUMENTARY- functions (4)
Definition
protection, regulating of body temp, synthesis of chemicals, location of sense receptors
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SKELETAL- organs (2)
Definition
bones, joints
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SKELETAL- functions (4)
Definition
framework, movement, storage of minerals, blood cell formation
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CIRCULATORY- organs (5)
Definition
heart, blood vessels, arteries, capillaries, veins
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CIRCULATORY- functions (3)
Definition
pumping of blood, transportation of O2, CO2, and nutrients, immunity
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DIGESTIVE- organs primary (8)
Definition
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anal canal
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DIGESTIVE- organs accessory (7)
Definition
teeth, salivary glands, tongue, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, appendix
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DIGESTIVE- function (1)
Definition
mechanical and chemical break down of food
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URINARY- organs (4)
Definition
kidneys, urinary bladder, uretus, urethra
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URINARY- functions (1)
Definition
cleaning/disposing of waste products
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MALE REPRODUCTIVE- organs (5)
Definition
testicles, prostate, vas deferens, penis, scrotum
Term
parts of a penis
Definition
glas (head) shaft (body) prepuce (foreskin)
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testosterone: sex characteristics
Definition
muscular development, axillary/facial/pubic hair, deepening of the voice, production of semen
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FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE- organs (6)
Definition
ovaries, vulva, clitoris, breasts, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina
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estrogen: sex characteristics
Definition
curvature of body, enlargement of breasts, axillary hair, pubic hair, menstrual cycle
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REPRODUCTIVE- functions (4)
Definition
survival of species, production of sex cells, transfer and fertilization of sex cells, production of sex hormones
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