11 organ systems

Question 1

Integumentary

Answer 1

Structure: Skin, Hair, Nails

Functions:
-Protection
-regulates body temp
-prevents water loss
-produces vitamin D

Question 2

Skeletal

Answer 2

Structure: Bones and joints

Functions:
-protection and support
-allows body movement
-produces blood cells
-stores minerals and fat

Question 3

Muscular

Answer 3

Structure: Muscles

Functions:
-produces body movement
-maintains posture
-helps maintain body temp

Question 4

Nervous

Answer 4

Structure: brain, spinal cord, nerves

Functions:
-FAST ACTING control system
-responds to internal and external stimuli
-directs activities of other organ systems

Question 5

Endocrine

Answer 5

Structure: glands that secrete hormones

Functions:
-SLOW ACTING control system
- growth
- reproduction
- metabolism

Question 6

Cardiovascular

Answer 6

Structure: Heart blood vessels, blood

Functions:
- transports materials throughout the body including: gases, nutrients, waste, and hormones

Question 7

Lymphatic

Answer 7

Structure: lymph vessels, lymph nodes, lymphatic organs

Functions:
- removes foreign substance from blood and lymph
- combats disease
- maintains tissue fluid balance
- absorbs dietary fats from digestive tract

Question 8

Respiratory

Answer 8

Structure: air passageways, lungs

Functions:
- exchanges oxygen and CO2 between blood and air
- regulates blood pH

Question 9

Digestive

Answer 9

Structure: mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, accessory organs

Functions:
- breaks down food into basic nutrients
- allows for nutrient absorption into blood
- eliminates waste

Question 10

Urinary

Answer 10

Structure: kidneys, bladder, urinary ducts

Function:
- removes waste products from blood
- regulates blood pH
-regulates water and electrolytes (salt)

Question 11

Reproductive

Answer 11

Structure: ovaries, uterus, vagina, mammary glands, testes, ducts, penis

Functions:
- production of sex cells and sex hormones
- supports embryo/fetus
- produces milk