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Name 11 Organ Systems
- 1. Integumentary
- 2. Skeletal
- 3. Muscular
- 4. Lymphatic
- 5. Respiratory
- 6. Urinary
- 7. Nervous
- 8. Endocrine
- 9. Circulatory
- 10. Digestive
- 11. Reproductive
- a. Male
- b. Female
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Integumentary System
Organs and Functions
- Organs
- skin, hair, nails, cutaneous glands
- Functions
- protection, water retention, thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sensation, nonverbgal communication
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Skeletal System
Organs and Functions
- Organs
- bones, cartilages, ligaments
- Functions
- support, movement, protective enclosure of viscera, blood formation, mineral storage, electrolyte and acid-base balance
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Muscular System
Organs and Functions
- Functions
- movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production
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Lymphatic System
Organs and Functions
- Organs
- lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils
- Functions
- recovery of excess tissue fluid, detection of pathogens, production of immune cells, defense against disease
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Respiratory System
Organs and Functions
- Organs
- nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
- Functions
- absorption of O2, discharge of CO2, acid-base balance, speech
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Urinary System
Organs and Functions
- Organs
- kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
- Functions
- elimination of wastes; regulation of blood volume and pressure; stimulation of red blood cell formation; control of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; detoxification
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Nervous System
Organs and Functions
- Organs
- brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia
- Functions
- rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control and sensation
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Endocrine System
Organs and Functions
- Organs
- pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, ovaries
- Functions
- hormone production; internal chemical communication and coordination
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Circulatory System
Organs and Functions
- Organs
- heart, blood vessels
- Functions
- distribution of nutrients, oxygen, wastes, hormones, electrolytes, heat, immune cells, and antibodies; fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
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Digestive System
Organs and Functions
- Organs
- teeth, tongue, salivary glands, espophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
- Functions
- Nutrient breakdown and absorption. Liver functions include metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals; synthesis of plasma proteins; disposal of drugs, toxins, and hormones; and cleansing of blood
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Reproductive Systems (Male and Female)
Organs and Functions
- Male
- Organs
- testes, epididymides, spermatic ducts, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands, penis
- Functions
- production and delivery of sperm; secretion of sex hormones
- Female
- Organs
- ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands
- Functions
- production of eggs; site of ferilization and fetal development; fetal nourishment; birth; lactation; secretion of sex hormones
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