Body systems Flashcards
What are the major systems of the human body?
The major systems are the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal, integumentary, immune, urinary, and reproductive systems.
True or False: The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ system is responsible for gas exchange in the body.
respiratory
Which system controls body functions through hormones?
The endocrine system
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
To break down food and absorb nutrients.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the nervous system? A) Brain B) Spinal Cord C) Heart D) Nerves
C) Heart
What is the role of the integumentary system?
To protect the body and regulate temperature.
True or False: The immune system is responsible for defending the body against pathogens.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ system is responsible for the elimination of waste products from the body.
urinary
What are the two main components of the musculoskeletal system?
Bones and muscles.
Multiple Choice: Which system includes organs such as the ovaries and testes? A) Circulatory B) Reproductive C) Endocrine D) Digestive
B) Reproductive
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
To supply the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
True or False: The heart is part of the respiratory system.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ system helps regulate body temperature and protects against infection.
integumentary
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.
Multiple Choice: Which system is primarily responsible for movement? A) Nervous B) Musculoskeletal C) Endocrine D) Digestive
B) Musculoskeletal
What is the function of red blood cells?
To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues.
True or False: The endocrine system uses electrical signals to communicate.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ system consists of glands that release hormones.
endocrine
What organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood in the urinary system?
The kidneys.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the digestive system? A) Circulation B) Digestion C) Respiration D) Protection
B) Digestion
What is the role of the lymphatic system?
To defend against infection and disease and to transport lymph.
True or False: The skeletal system produces hormones.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ system includes the brain and spinal cord.
nervous
What is the primary function of the reproductive system?
To produce offspring.
Multiple Choice: Which organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems? A) Liver B) Heart C) Lungs D) Kidneys
A) Liver
True or False: The skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system.
True
What are the functions of the Muscular System?
Movement (Locomotion)
Heat generation
Posture
