Organ Systems

Integumentary System consists of:

hair, skin, nails

Integumentary System functions:

protection, regulation of body temperature, synthesis of chemicals, sense organ

Skeletal System consists of:

bones, cartilage, ligaments, joints

Skeletal System functions:

support, movement, production of blood cells, mineral storage

Muscular System consists of:

skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles

Muscular System functions:

movement, stability, heat production

Nervous System consists of:

the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Nervous System function:

regulating and coordinating bodily activities, processing sensory information, and enabling reflex actions.

Endocrine System consists of:

pituitary gland, pineal gland, hypothalamus, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries, testes

Endocrine System functions:

regulating metabolism, growth, and reproduction through hormone secretion.

Cardiovascular System consists of:

heart, blood vessels, and blood

Cardiovascular System functions:

transporting nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to cells, and removing waste products.

Lymphatic System consists of:

lymph, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels

Lymphatic System functions:

draining excess fluid from tissues, aiding in immune responses, and absorbing fats from the digestive system.

Immune System consists of:

white blood cells, the thymus, and bone marrow

Immune System functions:

protecting the body against pathogens, recognizing and destroying foreign substances, and coordinating the immune response.

Respiratory System consists of:

the trachea, lungs, bronchi, and diaphragm.

Respiratory System functions:

supplying oxygen to the body, removing carbon dioxide, and facilitating gas exchange.

Digestive System consists of:

the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, pharynx, rectum, anus

Digestive System functions:

breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste.

Urinary System consists of:

the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra

Urinary System functions:

filtering blood, producing urine, and regulating fluid balance.

Male Reproductive System consists of:

testes, vas deferens, prostate, penis and scrotum

Female Reproductive System consists of:

ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina and breast

Reproductive System functions:

production of sex cells, transfer and fertilization of sex cells, development and birth offspring, nourishment of offspring and production of sex hormones