AP Basics

Question 1

Integumentary system (organ/function)?

Answer 1

• Skin
• Hair
• Sweat Glands
  Protects tissues from the environment & regulates body temperature

Question 2

Skeletal system (organ/function)?

Answer 2

• Bones
• Ligaments
• Cartilage
  Supports and protects organs

Question 3

Muscular system (organ/function)?

Answer 3

• Muscles
• Tendons
  It provides movement, generates heat, and maintains body temperature

Question 4

Nervous system (organ/function)?

Answer 4

• Brain
• spinal cord
• peripheral nerves
  Sends signals to the brain (stimuli) and coordinates of other organ systems

Question 5

Endocrine system (organ/function)?

Answer 5

• Pituitary gland
• Pancreas
• Thyroid Gland
  Directs the long-term changes in activities in other organ systems and regulates metabolism & hormones

Question 6

Cardiovascular system (organ/function)?

Answer 6

• Blood
• Blood vessels
• Heart
  Pumps blood and transports nutrients

Question 6

Digestive System (organ/function)?

Answer 6

• Stomach
• Intestines
• Teeth
  Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients and stores energy

Question 7

Lymphatic system (organ/function)?

Answer 7

• Spleen
• Lymph nodes
  Filters toxins and fights infections.

Question 7

Respiratory system (organ/function)?

Answer 7

• Lungs
• Trachea
  Provides oxygen to the body, blood and removes carbon dioxide from the bloodstream

Question 8

Urinary system (organ/function)?

Answer 8

• Kidneys
• Bladder
  Removes waste and balances fluids.

Question 9

Reproductive System (organ/function)?

Answer 9

• Ovaries
• Testes
  Produces offspring and regulates reproductive hormones.