General Medical Knowledge- Body Systems

Name the Body System: Heart, Arteries, Veins, Capillaries

Cardiovascular- Provides Circulation of blood throughout the body to distribute oxygen and nutrients

Name the Body System: Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small and Large Intestine, Rectum

Digestive- Intake system for food and liquid, broken down into nutrients required for the body to function

Name the Body System: Hypothalmus, Pineal Gland, Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Glands, Thymus, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas

Endocrine Produces hormones necessary for growth, metabolism, and reproduction

Name the body System: Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis, Hair, Fingernails, Toenails

Integumentary- Protective barrier for the body. Skin regulates body temperature, cell fluid, detects touch and pressure, hot and cold

Name the Body System: Bone Marrow, Spleen, Thymus, Lymph Nodes

Lymphatic- regulates fluid balance in the body. Facilitates absorption of dietary fats and assists the IMMUNE system

Name the Body System: Skeletal Muscle, Connective (Smooth Muscle) Tissue, Cardiac Muscle

Muscular- Main functions: movement, protection, support, heat, and blood circulation

Name the Body System: Central Nervous System (CNS), Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Nervous- Uses electrical and chemical processes to send messages from the body to the brain. Functions: sensory input, integration, and motor output

Name the Body System: Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes, Uterus, Cervix, Vagina

Female Reproductive- produces estrogen and provides a place for production of offspring through the eggs (ova) combined with sperm. Area for growth, nurturing, and protection of the fetus

Name the Body System: Prostate, Testes, Penis

Male Reproductive- produces androgens, testosterone, and sperm. Sperm is transported into the female reproductive system to produce offspring

Name the Body System: Mouth and Nose, Trachea, Bronchia, Bronchioles, Alveoli, Lungs, Diaphragm

Respiratory- gathers oxygen through inspiration (inhalation) and through airways to the lungs. Oxygen combines with blood to be distributed to the body. Waste is removed through exhalation (gas exchange

Name the Body System: Bones, Cartilage, Ligaments, Tendons

Skeletal- provides framework to support body. Attachment sites for muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Protects soft internal organs

Name the Body System: Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra

Urinary- removes waste from the blood. Regulates blood production and liquid volume which helps to regulate blood pressure. Controls electrolyte levels. Waste is removed through elimination.