Organ Systems

Function + Major Organs

Skeletal System - function

support, protection, movement

Skeletal System - major organs

bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage

Muscular System - function

movement and stailization

Muscular System - major organs

skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles

Nervous System - function

collect, process, and respond to sensory information: voluntary & involuntary

Nervous System - major organs

brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory organs

Endocrine System - function

production and secretion of hormones for regulation of the body

Endocrine System - major organs

pancreas & accessory glands on organs

Cardiovascular System - function

gas exchange and transport (nutrients, hormones, etc)

Cardiovascular System - major organs

heart, blood vessels, blood

Respiratory System - function

gas exchange (oxygen in & carbon dioxide out)

Respiratory System - major organs

lungs, nose, mouth, trachea, and diaphragm (abdominal & thoracic)

Digestive System - function

break down food and absorption of nutrients

Digestive System - major organs

mouth, stomach, intestines

Urinary System - function

water balance, waste management, filtering blood

Urinary System - major organs

kidneys and bladder

Integumentary System - function

protection, temperature regulation, and water loss

Integumentary System - major organs

skin, hair, nails, and associated glands (e.g. sweat glands)

Immune & Lymphatic System - function

identify and defend against pathogens

Immune & Lymphatic System - major organs

lymph nodes, blood vessels, thymus, bone marrow, spleen