BL - Intro To Body Systems

Question 1

What is a body system?

Answer 1

A group of tissues and organs working together to complete a task.

Question 2

The nervous system splits into two sections. What are they called?

Answer 2

Central (spinal cord + brain) and peripheral (cranial + spinal)

Question 3

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

Answer 3

Controls all other endocrine glands; influences growth; metabolism; regeneration.

Question 4

What is the function of the parathyroid gland?

Answer 4

Secretes the hormones necessary for Ca2+ absorption.

Question 5

What is the function of the thyroid glands?

Answer 5

Regulate energy and metabolism.

Question 6

What is the function of the pancreas?

Answer 6

Aids in the digestion of protein, fats and carbohydrates and produces insulin.

Question 7

What is the function of the thymus?

Answer 7

Helps build resistance to disease.

Question 8

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

Answer 8

Regulates hunger, thirst, sleep, wakefulness and body temperature.

Question 9

What is the function of the adrenal glands?

Answer 9

Secretes many compounds eg. Adrenaline and cortisone. Regulates metabolic processes, water balance, BP etc.