organ systems chapter 2

Integumentary System

Comprises skin, hair, nails, and glands; protects the body and aids in temperature regulation.

Musculoskeletal System

Includes bones, joints, and muscles; supports and protects the body, creates blood cells, and produces movement.

Cardiovascular System

Consists of the heart, arteries, and veins; pumps blood, providing oxygen and nutrients.

Blood (Hematic System)

Contains plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets; transports oxygen and protects against foreign bodies.

Lymphatic System

Made up of lymph nodes and vessels; protects the body from disease and pathogens.

Respiratory System

Includes nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, and lungs; obtains oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.

Digestive or Gastrointestinal (GI) System

Composed of the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and glands; processes food for energy.

Urinary System

Consists of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra; filters and removes waste from blood.

Female Reproductive System

Includes ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina; provides eggs and shelters a fetus.

Male Reproductive System

Comprises testes, epididymis, and penis; provides sperm for reproduction.

Endocrine System

Includes glands such as the pituitary and thyroid; regulates metabolic activities of the body.

Nervous System

Consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves; receives sensory information and coordinates responses.

Special Senses

Includes vision (Ophthalmology) and hearing/balance (Otorhinolaryngology).