12 Main Organs And Their Functions

Question 1

What is the function of the muscular system?

Answer 1

Enables locomotion (movement)
Gives support to the body
Produces heat

Question 2

What is the function of the integumentary system?

Answer 2

Protection from environmental hazards

Control temperature

Question 3

What is the function of circulatory system?

Answer 3

Transports blood cells and dissolved materials including nutrients, waste, and gasses
Provides defense against infection and disease
Maintain fluid balance
Remove waste products

Question 4

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Answer 4

Deliver gasses to sites where gas exchange occurs between the air and the circulating blood.

Question 5

What are the functions of the digestive system?

Answer 5

Digestion- mechanical an chemical processes changing food into simple nutrients to be used by the cells for energy and building material
Absorption- absorb nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and h20
Elimination- excretion of the solid waste products of digestion in the form of feces or stool.

Question 6

What is the function of the urinary system?

Answer 6

Filters excess water and salts,an waste products from body
Assists in maintaining fluid and ph balance
Assists in regulating the blood pressure

Question 7

What are the function of the sensory system?

Answer 7

Collect visual and auditory info.

Recognizes body and detect changes

Question 8

What are the functions of the endocrine system?

Answer 8

Direct changes in activities of other organ systems. Works with the nervous system. Releases hormones into the blood.

Question 9

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Answer 9

Provides framework to support muscles, fat, soft tissues and skin.
Furnish locations for attachment of skeletal muscles
Protect internal organs
Store minerals
Manufacture blood cells

Question 10

What are the functions of the nervous system?

Answer 10

Direct immediate response to stimuli by coordinating the activities of other organ systems. Regulates blood pressure and rate of breathing

Question 11

What is the function of the female reproductive system?

Answer 11

Produce ova for fertilization
Carries and nurtures developing fetus
Gives birth
Provides food source for new born
Produces hormones an sex cells necessary for female characteristics to develop and for pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding to occur

Question 12

What are the functions of the male reproductive system?

Answer 12

Produces sperm
Deposits Sperm into female reproductive canal
Produces hormones for male characteristics