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Human Body Systems
These flashcards practice the association between major body systems, their parts (organs), and their functions or purposes.
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Biology
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05/05/2005

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Name the 9 major human body systems
Definition
Digestive, Respiratory, Excretory, Circulatory, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, and Reproductive
Term
What major organs comprise the skeletal system?
Definition
bones
cartilage
tendons
ligaments
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What major organs comprise the muscular system?
Definition
muscles
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What major organs comprise the endocrine system?
Definition
glands which include:
pituitary
thyroid
pancreas
andrenal
Term
What major organs comprise the reproductive system?
Definition
Female: ovaries
Male: testes
Term
What major organs comprise the digestive system?
Definition
mouth
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
liver
pancreas
large intestine
Term
What major organs comprise the respiratory system?
Definition
nose/mouth
trachea
bronchial tubes
lungs
diaphragm
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What major organs comprise the excretory system?
Definition
kidneys
liverf
ureters
bladder
lungs
skin
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What major organs comprise the circulatory system?
Definition
heart
arteries
capillaries
veins
blood which includes: platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells
lymph nodes
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