Body's Organ Systems

Question 1

Integumentary

Answer 1

Forms external layer of body. Protects deeper tissue from injury.

Question 2

Cardiovascular

Answer 2

Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, carbon dioxide, wastes and heart pumps blood.

Question 3

Urinary

Answer 3

Eliminates nitrogen-containing wastes from the body. Regulates water, electrolytes and acid-base balance of the blood

Question 4

Skeletal

Answer 4

Protects and supports body organs. Provides a framework the muscles can use to cause movement. Blood cells formed within bones and stores minerals.

Question 5

Endocrine

Answer 5

Glands secrete hormones that regulates processes such as growth, reproduction and nutrient use by cells.

Question 6

Digestive

Answer 6

Breaks down food into absorbable nutrients that enter the blood for distribution to body cells

Question 7

Muscular

Answer 7

Allows manipulation of the environment. Maintains posture and produces heat.

Question 8

Respiratory

Answer 8

Keeps blood constantly supplied to oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.

Question 9

Reproductive

Answer 9

Function of reproductive system is the production of offspring

Question 10

Nervous

Answer 10

Control system of the body which responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscle glands.

Question 11

Lymphatic

Answer 11

Picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood. Houses white blood cells involved in immunity.