ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (SYSTEMS, FUNCTION, EXAMPLES)

Question 1

musculoskeletal

Answer 1

support and shape/movement

bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments

Question 2

nervous/sensory

Answer 2

translate input and make decisions

brain, spinal cord, nerves/sensory organs

Question 3

circulatory/cardiovascular

Answer 3

transportation of oxygen, hormones, and nutrients

blood vessels, capillaries, heart

Question 4

endocrine

Answer 4

turn functions on and off

glands such as pituitary, thymus, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas

Question 5

reproductive

Answer 5

continuation of species, human sexual function

ovaries, testes, uterus, penis, fallopian tubes, prostate

Question 6

integumentary

Answer 6

protection of internal organs

skin, hair, nails

Question 7

lymphatic

Answer 7

protection from infection

lymph vessels, spleen, tonsils

Question 8

digestive

Answer 8

intake and absorption of nutrients

mouth, teeth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gall bladder, pancreas

Question 9

respiratory

Answer 9

intake of oxygen and output of waste

mouth, nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli

Question 10

excretory

Answer 10

output of waste

kidney, ureter, urethra, bladder