16. Organ Systems:
Integumentary system – skin, glands, and hair; protects body
Skeletal system – bones, joints, ligaments; protects, supports body
organs, movement
Muscular system – skeletal muscles and tendons; movement
Nervous system – neuron cells (generate, conduct, and respond
to nerve impuses) and supporting cells (insulate, nourish, and
protect); fast-acting communication and control system
17. Endocrine system – various glands and tissue
scattered through out body; secrete hormones to
maintain homeostasis
Cardiovascular system – heart, blood vessels, and blood; transports
oxygen, nutrients, and waste
Lymphatic/immune system – lymphatic vessels and organs; defense to fight
infection
Respiratory system – larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs; supplies
oxygen, removes carbon dioxide
18. Digestive system – mouth, esophagus, stomach, and
intestine; breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
Urinary system – kidneys, bladder, ureter, and urethra;
eliminates wastes regulates water, electrolyte, and acid base
homeostasis
Reproductive systems –
testes, ovaries, ducts, penis, vagina, uterus; produce eggs
and sperm and hormones; in females supports and
nourishes the embryo and fetus