Organ Systems

Question 1

what are the functions of the integumentary system?

Answer 1

protect against the environment
help regulate body temperature
helps your senses

Question 2

what are the major organs of the integumentary system?

Answer 2

skin, hair, sweat glands, nails

Question 3

what are the functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 3

To give support and protection to tissues
To store calcium and other minerals
To make blood cells

Question 4

what are the major organs of the skeletal system?

Answer 4

bones, cartilage, associated ligaments, bone marrow

Question 5

what are the functions of the muscular system?

Answer 5

To provide movement and protection and support for tissues

Generate body heat and regulate body temp

Question 6

what are the major organs of the muscular system?

Answer 6

skeletal muscles and associated tendons

Question 7

what are the functions of the nervous system?

Answer 7

Direct immediate responses to stimuli
Coordinate/moderate activities of other organ systems
Provides/interprets sensory information about external conditions

Question 8

what are the major organs of the nervous system?

Answer 8

brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, sense organs

Question 9

what are the functions of the endocrine system?

Answer 9

Direct long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems
Adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body
Control many structural and functional changes during development

Question 10

what are the functions of the cardiovascular system?

Answer 10

Distribute blood cells, water, and dissolved materials including nutrients, waste products, oxygen, and carbon dioxide
Distribute heat and assist in control of body temp

Question 11

what are the major organs of the cardiovascular system?

Answer 11

heart, blood, blood vessels

Question 12

what are the functions of the lymphatic system?

Answer 12

Defend against infections and disease

Return tissue fluids back to the blood stream

Question 13

what are the major organs of the lymphatic system?

Answer 13

spleen, thymus, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils

Question 14

what are the functions of the respiratory system?

Answer 14

Deliver air to the alveoli (sites in lungs where gas exchange occurs)
Provide oxygen to the bloodstream
Remove carbon dioxide from the bloodstream
Produces sounds for communication

Question 15

what are the major organs of the respiratory system?

Answer 15

nasal cavities, sinuses, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli

Question 16

what are the functions of the digestive system?

Answer 16

Processes and digests food and absorbs/conserves water
Absorb nutrients
Stores energy reserves

Question 17

what are the major organs of the digestive system?

Answer 17

teeth, tongue, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas

Question 18

what are the functions of the urinary system?

Answer 18

Excrete waste products from the blood
Control water balance by regulating volume of urine produced
Stores urine prior to voluntary elimination
Regulate blood ion concentrations and pH

Question 19

what are the major organs of the urinary system?

Answer 19

kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

Question 20

what are the functions of the male reproductive system?

Answer 20

Produce male sex cells (sperm), seminal fluids, and hormones

Sexual intercourse

Question 21

what are the major organs of the male reproductive system?

Answer 21

testes, epididymides, ductus deferentia, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, penis, scrotum

Question 22

what are the functions of the female reproductive system?

Answer 22

Produce female sex cells (oocytes) and hormones
Support developing embryo from contraception to delivery
Provide milk to nourish newborn infant
Sexual intercourse