Lecture Notes: Human Body Systems - Fill-in-the-Blank Flashcards

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key concepts from the notes on body systems and their functions.

The male reproductive system functions to produce __.

testosterone

The male reproductive system also functions to produce __.

sperm

The female reproductive system produces estrogen and __.

progesterone

The female reproductive system produces __ (eggs).

ova

The female reproductive system allows development of a __.

fetus

The nervous system includes brain, spinal cord, nerves, and __.

neurons

The nervous system is involved in consciousness, memory, and __.

personality

The digestive system functions to breakdown food for nutrient absorption and __.

eliminate waste

Digestive enzymes are produced by the salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and __.

gall bladder

The urinary system includes kidneys, ureter, bladder, and __.

urethra

The urinary system helps regulate the __ of blood.

pH

The urinary system maintains water balance and electrolytes, blood volume, and __.

blood pressure

The endocrine system is involved in feedback __.

mechanisms

The endocrine system includes the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pineal gland, thymus, pancreas, adrenal gland, ovary, and __.

testes

The lymphatic/immune system returns excess tissue fluid to the __.

blood

The lymphatic/immune system cleanses lymph fluids of __.

pathogens

The skeletal system stores minerals, such as __.

calcium

Bone marrow produces all __ cells.

blood

The muscular system produces heat through __.

shivering

The integumentary system includes skin, sweat glands, oil glands, hair, and nails, and synthesizes __.

Vitamin D

The cardiovascular system pumps blood to deliver nutrients, hormones, and gases and to __ waste products.

pick up

The respiratory system includes the diaphragm, a main respiratory __.

muscle

Gas exchange in the lungs occurs in the __.

alveoli

The respiratory system includes the voice box, also called the __.

larynx