EMT CHAPTER 6 Integumentary, Digestive, Endocrine, Urinary, Reproductive Systems

Epidermis

Outer layer of skin

Dermis

Inner skin layer with nerves, vessels, glands

Subcutaneous tissue

Fat layer under the skin

Skin functions

Protection, temperature regulation, sensory input

Abdomen

Houses digestive organs; divided into 4 quadrants

Mouth

Starts digestive process (chewing, saliva)

Stomach

Begins chemical breakdown of food

Small intestine

Absorbs nutrients

Large intestine

Removes water, forms stool

Liver

Processes toxins, produces bile

Pancreas

Produces insulin and digestive enzymes

Appendix

Part of immune system; can become inflamed

Spleen

Filters blood, stores blood cells

Lymphatic system

Supports immune system; moves lymph

Endocrine system

Releases hormones into blood

Hormones

Chemical messengers controlling body functions

Kidneys

Filter blood and produce urine

Ureters

Transport urine to bladder

Bladder

Stores urine

Urethra

Expels urine

Testicles

Produce sperm and testosterone

Ovaries

Produce eggs and hormones

Uterus

Houses developing fetus

Vagina

Birth canal and menstrual exit