Structural Units of The Human Body
The Cell?
Basic structure and function unit of any living organism
What are the the major functions of the skeletal system?
Support and shape the body, protect internal organs, store minerals, and produce blood.
what are the major components of the MALE reproductive system?
Testes
what are the major components of the endocrine system?
adrenals, gonads, pancreas, pineal, pituitary, thyroid and parathyroids, and thymus
What are the major components of the skeletal system?
bones, bone marrow, joints, cartilage, and bursa
Tissue?
composed of similar cells and material that hold them together
what are the major components of the circulatory system?
heart, arteries, veins, and blood
What are the major components of the digestive system?
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
What are the major components of the Nervous system?
nerves, brain, spinal cord, eyes, and ear
what are the major components of the Integumentary system?
skin, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, hair, and nails
What are the major functions of the lymphatic and immune systems?
Defend against disease, provide nutrients, and remove waste.
4 basic types of tissue?
Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nerve
What are the major functions of the urinary system?
Filter blood to remove waste, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate the fluid balance within the body.
The 11 body systems?
Integumentary, Endocrine, Reproductive, Skeletal, Muscular, Circulatory, Lymphatic and Immune, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Nervous
what are the major components of the urinary system?
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
what are the major components of the lymphatic and immune systems?
Lymph fluid, vessels and nodes, tonsils, adenoids, spleen, bone marrow, thymus, and specialized blood cells
what are the major components of the muscular system?
Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
The major components of the Respiratory system are?
Nose, Sinuses, epiglottis, pharynx, trachea, larynx, and lungs
What are the major components of the FEMALE reproductive system?
Ovaries and uterus
What are the major functions of the muscular system?
To facilitate movement, hold body erect, move body fluids, and generate body heat.
What are the functions of the circulatory system?
Transport Blood through the vessels to carry oxygen and nutrients to cells and other waste products from cells.
What are the major functions of the of the nervous system?
to act as the body's coordinating mechanism by receiving stimuli and transmitting messages.
What are the major functions of the digestive system?
to aid in digestion of ingested food, and elimination of solid wastes.
What are the major functions of the Respiratory system?
to bring oxygen into the body for transportation to the cells, and remove carbon dioxide and some water waste from the body.
What are the major functions of the reproductive system?
to produce new life
what are the major functions of the integumentary system?
to protect the body and regulate body water and temperature
What are the major functions of the endoctine system?
to secrete hormone which regulate growth, development, metabolism, reproduction, and many of ther body functions
