Organ System Overview
Cardiovascular System
1. Integumentary
-forms the external body covering.
-protects deeper tissue from injury.
-synthesize vitamin D.
-location of cutaneous nerve
receptors.
 Melanocytes – responsible for the
production of melanin.
2. Skeletal System
-protects and support body organs.
-provide muscle attachment for
movement.
-site of blood cell formation.
-stores minerals.
 RBC – Erythrocytes: Erythropoiesis
 Bone marrow-responsible for the
production of RBC, WBC and
Platelets.
 99% of Calcium ca be found in our
bones and 1% is in our blood.
 Bone demineralization-bone loses
calcium.
 Epiphyseal plates-responsible for
the growth of our bone.
 Femur-large bone in thigh.
3. Muscular System
-allows locomotion.
-maintains posture.
-produces heat.
4. Nervous System
5. Endocrine System
-secretes regulatory hormones.
-responsible for growth,
reproduction, metabolism.
 ductless system.
 Exocrine-more ducts contain e.g.
tear ducts and salivary ducts.
 Testosterone-responsible for the
deeping of the voice for male and
hair growth.
 Estrogen-responsible for the growth
of mammary glands for female.
6.
-transports materials in body via
blood pumped by heart: Oxygen,
Carbon Dioxide, Nutrients, Wastes.
 Heart-pumps oxygenated blood;
serves as the pumping organ.
7. Lymphatic System
-returns fluids to blood vessels.
-disposes of debris.
-involved in immunity.
 Lymph nodes
8. Respiratory System
-keeps blood supplied with oxygen.
-removes carbon dioxide.
 Lungs-helps to keep blood supplied
with oxygen.
9. Digestive System
-breaks down food.
-allows for nutrient absorption into
blood.
-eliminates indigestible material.
 Bile-gives color to the body.
10. Urinary System
-eliminates nitrogenous wastes.
-maintains acid-base balance
-regulation of materials such as
water and electrolytes.
 30-40cc of urine per hour.
 When it reaches 500cc, the urge to
urinate comes.
 The faster the urethra, the faster
you get want to urinate.
11. Reproductive System
-production of offspring.