Organ Systems Flashcards

1
Q

major regulatory system

A

nervous system

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2
Q

detects sensations and controls movements

A

nervous system

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3
Q

physiological processes and intellectual functions

A

nervous system

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4
Q

major organs involved in the nervous system

A
  1. brain
  2. spinal cord
  3. nerves
  4. sensory receptors
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5
Q

allows body movements

A

skeletal system

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6
Q

Forms the external body covering - waterproof

A

Integumentary system

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7
Q

Cushions and protects deeper tissue from injury

A

Integumentary system

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8
Q

Excretes salts and urea in sweat

A

Integumentary system

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9
Q

Synthesizes vitamin D

A

Integumentary system

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10
Q

Location of cutaneous nerve receptors

A

Integumentary system

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11
Q

Provides muscle attachment for

movement

A

Skeletal system

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12
Q

Site of blood cell formation

A

Skeletal system

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13
Q

Stores minerals and adipose tissue

A

Skeletal system

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14
Q

produces red blood cells

A

Skeletal system

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15
Q

Skeletal system is composed of these major organs?

A

bones
associated cartillage
ligaments
joints

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16
Q

Allows locomotion

A

Muscular System

17
Q

Maintains posture

A

Muscular System

18
Q

Produces heat

A

Muscular System

19
Q

Only 1 function – to contract or shorten

A

Muscular System

20
Q

Fast-acting control system

A

nervous system

21
Q

Responds to internal and external change

A

nervous system

22
Q

Activates muscles and glands

A

nervous system

23
Q

Secretes regulatory hormones into the blood that target distant organs

A

Endocrine system

24
Q

growth, reproduction and metabolism

A

Endocrine system

25
Q

Returns fluids to blood vessels

A

Lymphatic system

26
Q

Disposes of debris

A

Lymphatic system

27
Q

Houses cells involved in immunity

A

Lymphatic system