The organ system that controls and coordinates body activities through electrical signals; includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

The organ system that provides structure and support to the body; consists of bones and joints.

The organ system that regulates bodily functions through hormones; includes glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands.

The organ system that allows movement of the body and maintains posture; consists of muscles.

Cardiovascular system

The organ system that circulates blood throughout the body; includes the heart and blood vessels.

The organ system that helps defend the body against infection and maintains fluid balance; includes lymph nodes and vessels.

The organ system that removes waste from the blood and regulates water balance; includes the kidneys and bladder.

The organ system that facilitates breathing and gas exchange; includes the lungs and airways.

The organ system that breaks down food and absorbs nutrients; includes the stomach and intestines.

The organ system responsible for producing offspring; includes organs such as the ovaries and testes.

The Integumentary System

The integumentary system includes major organs such as skin, hair, sweat glands, and nails.

Functions of the Integumentary System

The integumentary system protects against environmental hazards, helps regulate body temperature, and provides sensory information.

Diagram of the Integumentary System

The diagram illustrates the major organs of the integumentary system and their functions.

Diagram of the human nervous system

The nervous system includes major organs such as the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and sense organs.

Major 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

Diagram of the human skeletal system

The skeletal system includes major organs such as bones, cartilages, associated ligaments, and bone marrow. Its functions are to provide support and protection for other tissues, store calcium and other minerals, and form blood cells.

Major organs of the endocrine system

- Pituitary gland - Thyroid gland - Pancreas - Adrenal glands - Gonads (testes and ovaries) - Endocrine tissues in other systems

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 structural and functional changes during development

Diagram of the endocrine system

Illustration of the human body with labeled endocrine organs

The Muscular System Diagram

The muscular system includes skeletal muscles and associated tendons and aponeuroses (tendinous sheets).

Functions of the Muscular System

- Provides movement - Provides protection and support for other tissues - Generates heat that maintains body temperature

Major organs of the cardiovascular system

Heart, blood, and blood vessels

Functions of the cardiovascular system

Distributes blood cells, water, and dissolved materials, including nutrients, waste products, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. Distributes heat and assists in control of body temperature.

Diagram of the human cardiovascular system

Illustration of the cardiovascular system highlighting the heart, blood vessels, and circulation pathways.

Major organs of the lymphatic system

spleen, thymus, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils

Functions of the lymphatic system

Defends against infection and disease; returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream.

Major organs of the urinary system

- Kidneys - Ureters - Urinary bladder - Urethra

Functions of the urinary system

- Excretes waste products from the blood - Controls water balance by regulating urine volume - Stores urine prior to elimination - Regulates blood ion concentrations and pH

Diagram of the urinary system

Illustration of the urinary system with labeled organs: kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.

The Respiratory System Diagram

Major organs include nasal cavities, sinuses, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and alveoli.

Major function of the respiratory system

Delivers air to alveoli, provides oxygen to the bloodstream, removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream, and produces sounds for communication.

Major organs of the digestive system

Teeth, Tongue, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small intestine, Large intestine, Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas

Functions of the digestive system

Processes and digests food, Absorbs and conserves water, Absorbs nutrients (ions, water, and the breakdown products of dietary sugars, proteins, and fats), Stores energy reserves

Diagram of the human digestive system

Illustration showing the major organs of the digestive system within the human body.

The male reproductive system diagram showing major organs.

Major organs include testes, epididymis, ductus deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, penis, and scrotum.

Major function of the male reproductive system

Produces male sex cells (sperm) and hormones.

Major organs of the female reproductive system

Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, labia, clitoris, mammary glands

Functions of the female reproductive system

Produces female sex cells (oocytes) and hormones, supports developing embryo from conception to delivery, provides milk to nourish newborn infant

Diagram of the female reproductive system

Illustration showing the major organs of the female reproductive system

- Body erect - Feet slightly apart - Palms facing forward - Thumbs point away from body

Diagram of Anterior Landmarks of the Human Body

Anterior landmarks include nasal (nose), oral (mouth), cervical (neck), acromial (point of shoulder), axillary (armpit), abdominal (abdomen), brachial (arm), antecubital (front of elbow), antebrachial (forearm), pelvic (pelvis), carpal (wrist), pollex (thumb), palmar (palm), digital (fingers), pubic (genital region), patellar (anterior knee), crural (leg), pedal (foot), frontal (forehead), orbital (eye), buccal (cheek), mental (chin), sternal (breastbone), thoracic (chest), mammary (breast), umbilical (navel), coxal (hip), inguinal (groin), femoral (thigh), fibular or peroneal (side of leg), tarsal (ankle), digital (toes), hallux (great toe).

Posterior landmarks of the human body

Diagram showing the posterior landmarks of the human body, including terms like otic (ear), occipital (back of head), acromial (point of shoulder), vertebral (spinal column), scapular (shoulder blade), brachial (arm), dorsum (back), olecranal (back of elbow), lumbar (loin), sacral (between hips), gluteal (buttock), perineal (region between anus and external genitalia), femoral (thigh), popliteal (back of knee), sural (calf), calcaneal (heel), and plantar (sole).

Biology Concepts Flashcards

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure

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Physiology

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The study of the function of the body's structural machinery

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Normal red blood cells are round and flexible, allowing them to move easily through blood vessels.

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Sickle-shaped cells are rigid and can block blood flow.

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Responsiveness

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The ability of an organism to sense and react to changes in its environment.

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Reproduction

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The biological process by which new individual organisms are produced.

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Movement

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The ability of an organism to change its position or location.

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Integumentary system

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The organ system that includes skin, hair, nails, and glands; it protects the body and regulates temperature.

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