Lab 1: Identifying Body Structures / Organs

These flashcards cover key organ systems, their functions, and specific organs associated with each system, helping students understand essential concepts in Anatomy and Physiology.

Digestive System

Breaks down food, allows absorption of nutrients into blood, and eliminates indigestible material as feces.

Esophagus

The tube that connects the throat to the stomach.

Skeletal System

Physically supports the body, provides muscle attachment for movement, and is the site of blood cell formation.

Cardiovascular System

Transports materials in the body via blood pumped by the heart.

Artery

A type of blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

Kidney

An organ that eliminates nitrogenous wastes and regulates water and electrolytes.

Urinary System

Eliminates waste and maintains acid-base balance.

Muscular System

Skeletal muscles contract to produce movement of bones.

Respiratory System

Supplies blood with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.

Lung

An organ that facilitates gas exchange in the respiratory system.

Integumentary System

Forms the external body covering (skin) and helps regulate body temperature.

Sebaceous Gland

A type of gland in the integumentary system that secretes oil.

Endocrine System

Secretes hormones responsible for growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Pituitary Gland

A gland that plays a key role in regulating hormones in the body.

Reproductive System

Produces offspring and facilitates fertilization and development of the fetus.

Thymus

An organ involved in immune response and part of the lymphatic system.

Nervous System

The fast-acting control system that senses internal and external changes and enacts appropriate responses.