Organ Systems

Question 1

Skeletal System

Answer 1

function: provides support and structure, stores calcium and minerals
ex. bones, cartilage

Question 2

Integumentary System

Answer 2

function: provides protection and regulates body temperature
ex. skin, hair, nails

Question 3

Muscle System

Answer 3

function: provides body movement and generates heat by muscle contraction
ex. muscles, tendons

Question 4

Nervous System

Answer 4

function: regulatory system that controls body movements, brain functions
ex. brain, spinal cord, nerves

Question 5

Endocrine System

Answer 5

function: secretes hormones which regulate body and cell growth, reproductive functions
ex. pituitary glands, thyroid glands

Question 6

Circulatory System

Answer 6

function: pumps blood to distribute hormones, nutrients, gasses, and removes waste
ex. heart, veins, arteries

Question 7

Lymphatic System

Answer 7

function: transport and filters lymph and initiates immune responses
ex. nodes, lymph vessels, spleen

Question 8

Digestive System

Answer 8

function: mechanically and chemically breakdowns food, absorbs nutrients, and expels waste
ex. stomach, liver, intestines

Question 9

Respiratory System

Answer 9

function: exchange of gases within the body between blood and lungs
ex. lungs, trachea

Question 10

Urinary System

Answer 10

function: filters the blood and removes waste from it, expels urine
ex. kidney, bladder

Question 11

Reproductive System

Answer 11

function: produces sex cells
ex. ovaries, testes