Major Body Systems

Question 1

What are the major structures of the skeletal system? (3)

Answer 1

Bones, joints, and cartilage

Question 2

What are the major functions of the skeletal system? (3)

Answer 2

Supports and shapes the body.
Protects the internal organs.
Forms some blood cells and stores minerals.

Question 3

What are the major structures of the muscular system? (3)

Answer 3

Muscles, fascia, and tendons

Question 4

What are the major functions of the muscular system? (3)

Answer 4

Holds the body erect
Makes movement possible
Moves body fluids and generates body heat

Question 5

What are the major structures of the cardiovascular system? (5)

Answer 5

Heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, and blood vessels

Question 6

What are the major functions of the cardiovascular system? (2)

Answer 6

Blood circulates throughout the body to transport oxygen and nutrients to cells
And to carry waste products to the kidneys where waste is removed by filtration

Question 7

What are the major structures of the lymphatic system? (3)

Answer 7

Lymph, lymphatic vessels, and lymph nodes

Question 8

What are the major functions of the lymphatic system? (3)

Answer 8

Removes and transports waste products from the fluid between cells
Destroys harmful substances such as pathogens and cancer cells in the lymph nodes.
Return the filtered lymph to the bloodstream where is becomes plasma again.

Question 9

What are the major structures of the immune system? (5)

Answer 9

Tonsils, spleen, thymus, skin, and specialized blood cells

Question 10

What are the major functions of the immune system? (1)

Answer 10

Defends the body against invading pathogens and allergens

Question 11

What are the major structures of the respiratory system? (5)

Answer 11

Nose, pharynx, trachea, larynx, and lungs

Question 12

What are the major functions of the respiratory system? (2)

Answer 12

Brings oxygen into the body for transportation to the cells.
Removes carbon dioxide and some water waste from the body

Question 13

What are the major structures of the digestive system? (7)

Answer 13

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, and pancreas

Question 14

What are the major functions of the digestive system? (2)

Answer 14

Digests ingested food so it can be absorbed into the bloodstream
Eliminates solid waste

Question 15

What are the major structures of the urinary system? (4)

Answer 15

Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra

Question 16

What are the major functions of the urinary system? (2)

Answer 16

Filters blood to remove waste
Maintains the electrolyte and fluid balance within the body.

Question 17

What are the major structures of the nervous system? (3)

Answer 17

Nerves, brain, and spinal cord

Question 18

What are the major functions of the nervous system? (2)

Answer 18

Coordinates the reception of stimuli. Transmits messages throughout the body.

Question 19

What are the major structures of special senses? (2)

Answer 19

Eyes and ears

Question 20

What are the major functions of special senses? (1)

Answer 20

Receive visual and auditory information and transmit it to the brain

Question 21

What are the major structures of the integumentary system? (3)

Answer 21

Skin, sebaceous glans, and sweat glands

Question 22

What are the majors functions of the integumentary system? (2)

Answer 22

Protects body against invasion by bacteria.
Aids in regulating the body temperature and water content.

Question 23

What are the major structures of the endocrine system? (8)

Answer 23

Adrenal glands, gonads, pancreas, parathyroids, pineal, pituitary, thymus, and thyroid.

Question 24

What is the major function of the endocrine system?

Answer 24

Integrates all body functions

Question 25

What are the major structures of the reproductive system?

Answer 25

Male: penis and testicles
Female: ovaries, uterus, and vagina

Question 26

What is the major function of the reproductive system?

Answer 26

Produces new life