Chapter 1- Organ Systems

Question 1

Endocrine

Answer 1

Provide communication between cells of the body through the release of hormones into the bloodstream

Question 2

Nervous

Answer 2

Provide communication between cells of the body through electrical signals and the release of neurotransmitters into small gaps between certain cells

Question 3

Musculoskeletal

Answer 3

Support the body; allow voluntary movement of the body; allow facial expressions

Question 4

Cardiovascular

Answer 4

Transport molecules throughout the body in the bloodstream

Question 5

Respiratory

Answer 5

Bring oxygen into the body and eliminate carbon dioxide from the body

Question 6

Urinary

Answer 6

Filter the blood to regulate acidity, blood volume, and ion concentrations; eliminate wastes

Question 7

Gastrointestinal

Answer 7

Break down food and absorb it into the body

Question 8

Reproductive

Answer 8

Generate offspring

Question 9

Immune

Answer 9

Defend the body against pathogens and abnormal cells

Question 10

Integumentary

Answer 10

Protects the body from the external environment