BIO 210 Final Exam Review Define Homeostasis (ANS - The existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the body.
Lymphatic System
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Removes foreign substances from the blood and lymph, combats disease, maintains tissue fluid balance, and transports fats from digestive tract.
Consist of:
lymphatic vessels lymph nodes lymphatic organs
Respiratory System
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Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air and regulates blood pH.
Consists of:
lungs larynx trachea bronchi nose and nasal cavity
Digestive System
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Performs the mechanical and chemical processes of digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of wastes.
Consists of:
mouth esophagus stomach 1 / 3
intestines rectum gallbladder appendix
Integumentary System
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Provides protection, regulates temperature, reduces water loss, and produces vitamin D precursors.
Consists of:
skin hair nails sweat glands
Skeletal System
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Provides protection and support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and fat.
Consists of:
bones associated cartilages ligaments joints
Muscular System (ANS
- Produces body movements, maintains posture, and produces body heat.
Consists of:
muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons
Nervous System
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A major regulatory system that detects sensations and controls movements, physiologic processes, and intellectual functions. 2 / 3
Consists of:
brain spinal cord nerves sensory receptors
Endocrine System (ANS - A major regulatory system that influences metabolism, growth, reproduction, and many other functions.
Consists of:
pituitary gland pineal body hypothalamus thyroid parathyroid thymus adrenals ovaries pancreas
Cardiovascular System (ANS - Transports nutrients, waste products, gases, and hormones throughout the body. plays a role in immune response and the regulation of body temperature.
Consists of:
heart blood vessels blood
Urinary System (ANS - Removes waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water temperature.
Consists of:
kidneys urinary bladder
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