Body Organs and Systems

Question 1

List the organ systems present in the body?

Answer 1

• Integumentary System
• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Lymphatic System
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Cardiovascular System
• Urinary System
• Reproductive System

Question 2

What does the Integumentary System consist of and explain it’s function?

Answer 2

• Consist of skin and acccessory organs

Function:
* Body’s first defense against illness and injury
* Regulate temoerature
* Excretion-cool (perspiration)
* Sensation

Question 3

What does the Skeletal System consist of and explain it’s function?

Answer 3

• Bones and joints

Function:
* Gives bosy structure and stability
* Protects organs from injury

Question 4

What does the Muscular System consist of and explain it’s function?

Answer 4

• Muscles and connecting structures

Function:
* Responsible for movement

Question 5

What does the Lymphatic System consist of and explain it’s function?

Answer 5

• Lymph nodes, spleen

Function:
* Prevents infection with the help of white blood cells

Question 6

What does the Respiratory System consist of and explain it’s function?

Answer 6

• Nose, Nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, larynx, bronchi, lungs

Function:
* Moves air, breathing
* Delivers oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide

Question 7

What does the Digestive System consist of and explain it’s function?

Answer 7

• Mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines; liver and pancreas contribute

Function:
* Provides and delivers nutrients

Question 8

What does the Nervous System consist of and explain it’s function?

Answer 8

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

Function:
* Controls all other body systems

Question 9

What does the Endocrine System consist of and explain it’s function?

Answer 9

• Glands that secrete hormones (pancreas, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid)

Function:
* Exocrine glands-releases hormones into ducts
* Endocrine glands-release hormones into blood stream

Question 10

What does the Cardiovascular System consist of and explain it’s function?

Answer 10

Heart and blood vessels

Functions:
* Pumps blood, provides necessary nutrients, eliminates waste

Question 11

What does the Urinary System consist of and explain it’s function?

Answer 11

• Kidneys, bladder

Function:
* Filters blood, remove waste

Question 12

What does the Reproductive System consist of and explain it’s function?

Answer 12

• Ovaries, uterus, vagina, testes, penis

Function:
* Achieve fertilization, produce offspring