Duplicate of Organ Systems

bones, cartilage, ligaments

produces gametes (egg and sperm), produces hormones

produces heat, allows movement

absorbs nutrients, processes food, eliminates solid waste

lungs, bronchii, alveoli

releases hormones to direct long-term changes

heart, blood vessels, blood

delivers air to sites where gas exchange occurs, removes wastes

first defense, helps control body temp., protects from environment

skeletal, cardiac, smooth

kidney, urethra, bladder

eliminates excess water, salts, and waste products

defends against infection and disease and invading pathogens

intestine, liver, gall bladder

makes blood cells, provides support, protects tissues, provides leverage

directs response to environment, coordinates other systems

ovaries, testes, mammary glands

carries gasses and dissolved materials throughout the entire body

brain, spinal cord

lymph vessels, spleen, nodes

skin, hair, nails

adrenal, pituitary, thyroid