THE ORGAN SYSTEMS

Flashcards covering the major organ systems, their major organs, and their functions as described in the notes.

What are the major organs of the integumentary system?

Skin, hair, sweat glands, and nails.

What are the main functions of the integumentary system?

Protects against environmental hazards; helps regulate body temperature; provides sensory information.

What are the major organs of the skeletal system?

Bones, cartilages, associated ligaments, and bone marrow.

What are the functions of the skeletal system?

Provides support and protection for other tissues; stores calcium and other minerals; forms blood cells.

What are the major organs of the muscular system?

Skeletal muscles and associated tendons.

What are the functions of the muscular system?

Provides movement; provides protection and support for other tissues; generates heat to maintain body temperature.

What are the major organs of the nervous system?

Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and sense organs.

What are the functions of the nervous system?

Directs immediate responses to stimuli; coordinates or moderates activities of other organ systems; provides and interprets sensory information about external conditions.

What are the major endocrine organs listed in the notes?

Thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, gonads, and endocrine tissues of other systems.

What are the functions of the endocrine system?

Directs long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems; adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body; controls many metabolic processes.

What are the major organs of the cardiovascular system?

Heart, blood, and blood vessels.

What are the functions of the cardiovascular system?

Distributes blood cells, water, and dissolved materials (nutrients, wastes, oxygen, carbon dioxide); distributes heat and assists in control of body temperature.