Lab quiz 2 Major Funfactions of organ systems

Question 1

Cardiovascular

Answer 1

Transport of O2, CO 2, nutrients, ions,
wastes and hormones

Question 2

Respiratory

Answer 2

Gas exchange (O 2 uptake, CO 2 disposal),
maintain pH balance of blood

Question 3

Digestive

Answer 3

Food processing (ingestion, digestion,
absorption of food molecules,
elimination of undigested wastes)

Question 4

Urinary

Answer 4

Removal of nitrogenous wastes;
maintenance of water, electrolyte and
pH balance

Question 5

Nervous

Answer 5

Respond quickly to environmental
changes to maintain homeostasis

Question 6

Muscular

Answer 6

Body movement, speech, facial
expression, heat production

Question 7

Skeletal

Answer 7

Body support, protection of internal
organs, movement

Question 8

Integumentary

Answer 8

Protection, prevent dehydration, control
body temperature, produce vitamin D

Question 9

Endocrine

Answer 9

Secrete hormones for growth,
development and homeostasis

Question 10

Reproductive

Answer 10

Produce gametes (eggs or sperm), allow
fertilization, support fetal development,
nurse infan

Question 11

Lymphatic/Immune

Answer 11

Drain excess fluid from tissues, remove
pathogens, house lymphocytes