Organ system functions

Question 0

skeletal

Answer 0

support, movement, protective enclosure of viscera, blood formation, mineral storage, electrolyte and acid-base balance

Question 1

integumentary

Answer 1

protection, water retention, thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sensation, nonverbal communication

Question 2

muscular

Answer 2

movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production

Question 3

lymphatic

Answer 3

recovery of excess tissue fluid, detection of pathogens, production of immune cells, defense against disease

Question 4

respiratory

Answer 4

absorption of oxygen, discharge of carbon dioxide, acid-base balance, speech

Question 5

urinary

Answer 5

elimination of wastes, regulation of blood volume and pressure, stimulation of red blood cell formation, control of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance detoxification

Question 6

nervous

Answer 6

rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control and sensation

Question 7

endocrine

Answer 7

hormone production, internal chemical communication and coordination

Question 8

circulatory

Answer 8

distribution of nutrients; oxygen, wastes, hormones, electrolytes, heat, immune cells, and antibodies; fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance

Question 9

digestive

Answer 9

nutrient breakdown and absorption.
Liver functions include metabolism include metabolism of carbohydrates, lypids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals; synthesis of plasma proteins; disposal of drugs, toxins, and hormones; and cleansing of blood

Question 10

male reproductive

Answer 10

production and delivery of sperm, secretion of sex hormones

Question 11

female reproductive

Answer 11

production of eggs; site of fertilization and fetal development, fetal nourishment, birth, lactation, secretion of sex hormones