Anatomy and Physiology: Body Systems Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes covering the functions of the lymphatic, respiratory, and urinary systems.

Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels that take off excess fluid and transport it back toward the heart and cardiovascular system, ensuring the fluid is clean before it returns.

White blood cells

Cells that comprise the immune system and reside in lymphatic structures which act as rooms or "hotels" for them.

Lymph nodes

Structures within the lymphatic system that attack pathogens that have entered the body.

Respiratory system

The system responsible for taking in oxygen ($O_2$) and removing carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) while maintaining acid-base balance.

Urinary system

The system that rids the body of metabolic waste from the blood, moving it through the kidneys and bladder and out of the urethra.

Fluid levels

A factor regulated by the urinary system that directly affects an individual's blood pressure.

Metabolic waste

The specific type of waste removed from the blood by the urinary system.