Endocrine, Respiratory, Digestive Systems and Body Cavities

Flashcards about the endocrine, respiratory, and digestive systems.

What are the major organs of the endocrine system?

Pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands; Pancreas and gonads; Endocrine tissues in other systems

What are the functions of the endocrine system?

Directs long-term changes in other organ systems; Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use; Controls many structural and functional changes during development

What are the major organs of the respiratory system?

Nasal cavities, sinuses, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli

What are the functions of the respiratory system?

Delivers air to alveoli; Provides oxygen to bloodstream; Removes carbon dioxide from bloodstream; Produces sounds for communication

What are the major organs of the digestive system?

Teeth, tongue, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, pharynx, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, pancreas

What are the functions of the digestive system?

Processes and digests food; Absorbs and conserves water; Absorbs nutrients; Stores energy reserves

What does the upper portion of the mediastinum contain?

Blood vessels, trachea, esophagus, and thymus

What does the lower portion of the mediastinum contain?

Pericardial cavity

What does the thoracic cavity contain?

Right and left pleural cavities containing right and left lungs

What is the retroperitoneal space?

Area posterior to peritoneum and anterior to muscular body wall

What structures are located in the retroperitoneal space?

Duodenum (2nd, 3rd, 4th parts), descending colon, ascending colon, kidneys, pancreas (minus tail), aorta, inferior vena cava (IVC)