Chapter 2: Function of Major organs and systems that intersect with integumentary system and esthetics

Question 1

integumentary system functions and organs

Answer 1

largest organ of the body, first line of defense against infection and water loss; regulates temperature, perceives sensation, produces vitamin D; and has absorption capabilities.

skin and accessory organs such as oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, and nails.

the word integument means natural covering

Question 2

Skeletal System functions

Answer 2

physical foundation of the body, consists of bones and movable and unmovable joints

Question 3

Muscular system functions

Answer 3

covers, shapes, and supports the skeletal tissue. also contracts and moves various parts of the body. consists of muscles

Question 4

nervous system functions

Answer 4

carries messages through the central nervous system, controlling and coordinating all bodily functions.

brain, spinal cord, nerves.

Question 5

circulatory system functions

Answer 5

controls the steady delivery of the blood through the body; works with the lympatic channels

heart with blood vessels

Question 6

immune/lymphatic system functions

Answer 6

protects the body from disease by developing resistances to and destroying disease-causing toxins, foreign materials, and bacteria.

Spleen and Lymph

Question 7

endocrine system functions

Answer 7

affects the growth, development, sexual activities, and normal regulatory processes of the body; consists of specialized glands.

adrenal gland, pituitary glands, pancreas

Question 8

reproductive system functions

Answer 8

performs the function of producing children and passing our genetics from one generation to another; differentiates between the sexes.

uterine, ovaries, penis, testes

Question 9

respiratory system functions

Answer 9

enables breathing, supplies the bod with oxygen, and eliminates carbon dioxide as a waste product

lungs trachea, bronchi

Question 10

digestive system functions

Answer 10

breaks down food into smaller particles to absorb nutrients or for excretion

esophagus, stomach, gall bladder, liver, small and large intestines

Question 11

Excretory system functions

Answer 11

refers to the elimination of waste matter

kidneys and bladder

Question 12

organs

Answer 12

a collection of tissues that have an identifiable structure and that perform specific functions

Question 13

body systems

Answer 13

groups of organs working together for one or more functions. there are 11 body systems.

Question 14

exocrine glands

Answer 14

sweat glands

Question 15

five accessory organs to the skin

Answer 15

sensory receptors, hair, nails, and the oil and sweat glands, also called exocrine glands.

Question 16

five functions of the skeletal system

Answer 16

• give shape and support to the body
• protect various internal structures and organs
• serve as attachments for the muscles and acts as a lever to produce body movement
• help produce both white and red blood cells (one of the functions of bone marrow)
• stores most of the body’s calcium supply as well as phosphorous, magnesium, and sodium.

Question 17

number of bones and composition

Answer 17

adult skeleton has 206 bones. muscles are connected to bones by tendons. bones are connected to each other by ligaments.

Question 18

joint

Answer 18

connection between two or more bones of the skeleton