O R G A N S Y S T E M S

Question 1

What organs are in the integumentary system?

Answer 1

Cutaneous membrane (epidermis and dermis), hair follicles (hairs and sebaceous glands), sweat glands, nails, sensory receptors, and hypodermis

Question 2

What organs are in the skeletal system?

Answer 2

Bones, cartilage and joints (axial and appendicular skeleton: limbs and supporting bones and ligaments), and bone marrow

Question 3

What organs are in the muscular system?

Answer 3

Skeletal muscle (axial and appendicular muscles) and tendons, aponeurosis

Question 4

What organs are in the nervous system?

Answer 4

Central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and special senses) and peripheral nervous system

Question 5

What organs are in the endocrine system?

Answer 5

Pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus, adrenal glands, kidneys, pancreas and gonads (testes and ovaries)

Question 6

What organs are in the cardiovascular system?

Answer 6

Heart, blood vessels (arteries, capillaries and veins) and blood

Question 7

What organs are in the lymphatic system?

Answer 7

Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, spleen and thymus

Question 8

What organs are in the respiratory system?

Answer 8

Nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs

Question 9

What organs are in the digestive system?

Answer 9

Oral cavity (mouth), salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and large intestine

Question 10

What organs are in the urinary system?

Answer 10

Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra

Question 11

What organs are in the female reproductive system?

Answer 11

Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, external genitalia (clitoris and labia) and mammary glands

Question 12

What organs are in the male reproductive system?

Answer 12

Testes, accessory organs (epididymis, ductus deferens, seminal glands, prostate gland, urethra), and external genitalia (penis and scrotum)

Question 13

What is the main function of the integumentary system?

Answer 13

Protects against environmental hazards; helps control body temperature

Question 14

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Answer 14

Provides support; protects tissues; stores minerals; forms blood cells

Question 15

What is the main function of the muscular system?

Answer 15

Produces movement; provides support; generates heat

Question 16

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Answer 16

Directs immediate response to stimuli; usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systems

Question 17

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

Answer 17

Directs long-term changes in other organ systems

Question 18

What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

Answer 18

Transports cells and dissolved materials in the bloodstream, including nutrients, wastes and gases

Question 19

What is the main function of the lymphatic system?

Answer 19

Defends against infection and disease; returns tissue fluid to the bloodstream

Question 20

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Answer 20

Delivers air to sites where gas exchange occurs between the air and circulating blood; produces sound

Question 21

What is the main function of the digestive system?

Answer 21

Processes food and absorbs nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water)

Question 22

What is the main function of the urinary system?

Answer 22

Eliminates excess water, salts and wastes; controls pH

Question 23

What is the main function of the reproductive system?

Answer 23

Produces sex cells and hormones; supports embryonic development from fertilization to birth