Lymphatic and Organ Systems Overview

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to lymphatic and organ systems.

Lymph

Fluid that travels through the lymphatic system consisting of water, white blood cells, and dissolved materials. (helpsfight disease)

Organ Systems

Work together to achievemain goal of homeostasis

Excretion

The process of removing waste from the body.

Nephron

A small filtering structure in the kidneys that removes waste from the blood and produces urine.

Kidneys

Two bean-shaped organs that filter blood and regulate the amount of water in the body.

Alveoli

Tiny thin-walled sacs of lung tissue where gases can move between air and blood.

Bronchi

The two passages that direct air into the lungs.

Respiratory System

The system that moves air, which contains oxygen, into the body.

Circulatory System

The system where blood picks up oxygen and glucose and delivers them to body cells.

Digestive System

This system provides glucose used in celluar respiration.