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24 Cards in this Set
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Principle Organs: Integumentary
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Skin, hair, nails, cutaneous glands
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Principle Function: Integumentary
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Protection, water retention, thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sensation, nonverbal communication
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Principle Organs: Digestive
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Teeth, tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
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Principle Function: Digestive
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Nutrient breakdown and absorption. Liver function includes metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals; synthesis of plasma proteins; disposal of drugs, toxins, and hormones; and cleansing of blood
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Principle Organs: Endocrine
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Pituitary G., Pineal G. Thyroid G. parathyroid G., thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, ovaries
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Principle Function: Endocrine
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Hormone production, internal chemical communication and coordination
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Principle Organs: Lymphatic/Immune
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Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils
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Principle Function: Lymphatic/Immune
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Recovery of excess tissue fluid, detection of pathogens, productions of immune cells, defense against disease
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Principle Organs: Muscular
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Skeletal Muscles
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Principle Function: Muscular
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Movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production
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Principle Organs: Nervous
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Brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia
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Principle Function: Nervous
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Rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control and sensation
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Principle Organs: Cardiovascular/Circulatory System
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Heart, blood vessels
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Principle Function: Cardiovascular/Circulatory System
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Distribute nutrients, oxygen, wastes, hormones, electrolytes, heat, immune cells, and antibodies; fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance
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Principle Organs: Respiratory
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Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
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Principle Function: Respiratory
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Absorption of oxygen, discharge of carbon dioxide, acid-base balance, speech
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Principle Organs: Skeletal
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Bones, Cartilage and Ligaments
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Principle Function: Skeletal
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Support, movement, protective enclosure of viscera, blood formation, electrolyte and acid-base balance
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Principle Organs: Urinary
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Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
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Principle Function: Urinary
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Elimination of wastes; regulation of blood volume and pressure; stimulation of red blood cell formation, control of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; detoxification
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Principle Organs: Reproductive- Male
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Testes, Epididymides, spermatic ducts, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands, penis
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Principle Function: Reproductive- Male
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Production & delivery of sperm, secretion of sex hormones
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Principle Organs: Reproductive-Female
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Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands (breasts)
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Principle Function: Reproductive- Female
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Production of eggs, site of fertilization and fetal development, fetal nourishment, birth, lactation, secretion of sex hormones
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