Organ Systems

Question 1

Lymphatic System

Answer 1

1. returns excess tissue fluid to cardiovascular system (drainage)
2. Provides immunity

Includes: tonsils, lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, lymphatic vessels

Question 2

Urinary System

Answer 2

1. removes metabolic waste from the blood
2. maintains fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, stimulates blood cell production

Includes: kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra

Question 3

respiratory system

Answer 3

1. delivers oxygen to blood
2. removes carbon dioxide from the body
   3.maintains acid-base balance of the blood

includes: nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs

Question 4

digestive system

Answer 4

1. digests food
2. absorbs nutrients into the blood
3. removes food waste
4. maintains fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance in the body

Includes: intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, stomach, liver, esophagus, salivary glands, mouth

Question 5

reproductive system

Answer 5

1. produces and transports egg or sperm
2. sexual function
3. secretes hormones
4. site of fetal development and childbirth

includes: Male: penis, testis, ductus deferens, prostate gland. Female: vagina, uterus, ovary, uterine tubes, mammary glands

Question 6

cardiovascular system

Answer 6

moves blood through the body for the transport of hormones, nutrients, gasses and pick up waste products

includes heart and blood vessels

Question 7

Endocrine system

Answer 7

secretes hormones that regulate development, growth, and metabolism, maintains homeostasis of blood composition and volume, control digestive processes, and control reproductive functions

includes: hypothalmus, pituitary gland, thyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, kidney and makes tests and female ovaries

Question 8

nervous system

Answer 8

regulatory system that responds to sesnroy stimuli, and controls muscles and some glands. responsible for consciousness, intelligence and memory.

includes: brain, spinal cord, sense organ (eyes), and nerves

Question 9

muscular system

Answer 9

produces body movement and generates heat

includes all muscles

Question 10

skeletal system

Answer 10

provides support and protection, makes blood cells, stores calcium and phosphorous, provides site for ligament and muscle attachment.

includes: all bones

Question 11

integumentary system

Answer 11

1. provides protection
2. prevents water loss
3. synthesizes vit d
4. regulates body temp
5. houses sensory receptors

includes: hair, skin, nails