General Body Systems

Question 1

Integumentary System

Answer 1

Organs- Hair, skin, nails

Function -
1. Heat regulation
2.protection from environment and water loss
3.houses pain receptors *sensory organ- skin
4. sweat and oil gland

Question 1

Skeletal System

Answer 1

Ograns - Bones, joints, ligaments

Function-
1.protects and supports body
2. movement
3. Blood cells are formed within bones *bone marrow
4. Bones contain minerals (calcium and phosphate)

Question 2

Muscular System

Answer 2

organs- muscles

Function-
1. protection
2. movement
3. produces heat by shivering

Question 3

Nervous System

Answer 3

Organs- Brain and spine

Function-
- Control
- Signalling
- Regulation
- Sensation

Question 4

Endocrine Glands

Answer 4

• Organs: Glands that produce hormones

Function- Regulate processes such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, sleep, and nutrient use.

Question 5

Lymphatic/ Immune System

Answer 5

Organs - Lymph nodes, spleen, lymphatic duck

Function -
1.Picks up fluid from tissue and drains and filters them through lymph nodes
2. Houses white blood cells involved in immunity
3. Protects against diseases

Question 6

Cardiovascular

Answer 6

Organs - Heart, arteries, veins

Function:
1. Pumps blood to get out waste, circulate oxygen and nutrients

Question 7

Respiratory System

Answer 7

Organs- Lungs, trachea, airway

Function-
1. Removes carbon dioxide and keeps blood supplied with oxygen

Question 8

Digestive System

Answer 8

Organs- Gastrointestinal Track *small intestine, large intestine, stomach, esophagus, rectum

Function -
1. Pancreas and liver make digestion enzymes
2. Chemical digestion or physical digestion
3. Absorb nutrients and excrete waste

Question 9

Urinary System

Answer 9

Organs: Bladder, Kidney, Ureter, Urethra

Function:
1. Regulate water and electrolyte balance
2. Eliminates nitrogenous wastes