organ system set of flashcards

what is the function of the spleen?

filters blood, red blood cell graveyard

what is the function of mesentery?

holds organelles in place

to which organ system does the spleen belong?

lymphatic/immune system

to which organ system does the thymus belong?

endocrine

what is the function of the anus?

opening at the end of digestive system for solid waste expulsion

what is the function of the stomach?

stores & mixes food, digests proteins

what is the function of the esophagus?

tube that transports food from mouth to stomach

what is the function of the ureter?

transports urine from kidneys to bladder

what is the function of the inferior vena cava?

returns oxygen-poor blood from lower parts of body to heart

what is the function of descending aorta?

sends oxygen-rich blood from heart to lower parts of body

what is the function of the ductus (vans) deferens?

transports sperm to urethra

list one function of the muscular system

locomotion & heat production

list two function of the integumentary system

protects organs, produces vitamin D

list one function of the lymphatic/immune system

cleanses blood & houses lymphocytes

list two functions of the skeletal system

blood cell formation, supports & protects organs

list one function of the nervous system

integrates information & communication

list one function of the endocrine system

homeostasis & communication

list one function of the cardiovascular system

transport system for oxygen & carbon dioxide

list one function of the respiratory system

oxygen in/carbon dioxide out & acid-base balance

list two functions of the digestive system

ingestion, digestion, and elimination of solid wastes

list one function of the urinary system

elimination of nitrogenous wastes & acid-base balance

list one function of the reproductive system

perpetuation of species & provide milk

what organ is found in the cranial cavity

brain

what organ is found in the vertebral cavity

spinal cord

name an organ that is found in the thoracic cavity

heart/lungs

name an organ that is found in the abdominal cavity

stomach

name an organ that is found in the pelvic cavity

rectum

name the bone that encloses the pelvic cavity

pelvic girdle

name the bone that encloses the spinal cord

vertebrae

name the bone that encloses the cranial cavity

cranium

name the bone that encloses the thoracic cavity

rib cage & sternum