Organization of the Human Body and Organ Systems

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering body cavities, serous membranes, and each major organ system of the human body.

The axial portion of the body contains the and cavities.

dorsal and ventral cavities

The __ cavity includes the cranial and vertebral cavities.

dorsal

The ventral cavity is subdivided into the and cavities, separated by the diaphragm.

thoracic and abdominopelvic

Organs located within a body cavity are collectively called __.

viscera

Parietal serous membranes line the __ of body cavities.

walls

Visceral serous membranes __ the organs within body cavities.

cover (cling to) the organs

Serous membranes produce a lubricating fluid known as __.

serous fluid

__ membranes line the thoracic cavity and cover the lungs.

Pleural

__ membranes surround the heart and cover its surface.

Pericardial

The potential space between pleural membranes is called the __ cavity.

pleural

The potential space between pericardial membranes is called the __ cavity.

pericardial

__ membranes line the abdominopelvic cavity and cover the organs inside.

Peritoneal

The potential space between peritoneal membranes is the __ cavity.

peritoneal

The integumentary system includes the skin, hair, nails, glands, and glands.

sweat; sebaceous

Protecting underlying tissues, regulating body temperature, and housing sensory receptors are functions of the __ system.

integumentary

The skeletal system is composed of bones and the and that bind them together.

ligaments; cartilages

Producing blood cells and storing inorganic salts are roles of the __ system.

skeletal

The muscles of the body make up the __ system.

muscular

Maintaining posture and generating body heat are jobs performed by the __ system.

muscular

The __ system consists of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs.

nervous

Receiving, interpreting, and responding to sensory impulses describes the primary function of the __ system.

nervous

The endocrine system regulates metabolism by releasing chemical messengers called __.

hormones

The pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and pancreas are all part of the __ system.

endocrine

The digestive system breaks down food so nutrients can pass through __.

cell membranes

The respiratory system exchanges gases between the and the .

blood; air

The heart and blood vessels form the __ system.

cardiovascular

Blood transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and __.

wastes

The lymphatic system is composed of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, __, and __.

thymus; spleen

Lymphocytes defend the body against __.

disease-causing agents (pathogens)

The kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra belong to the __ system.

urinary

Filtering waste from the blood and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance are functions of the __ system.

urinary

The scrotum, testes, and penis are organs of the male __ system.

reproductive

The ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina are organs of the female __ system.

reproductive