Organ Systems Flashcards
Name all 11 systems and functions
What are the 11 organ systems of the human body?
Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive systems.
Which system includes the skin, hair, and nails?
The Integumentary system.
True or False: The Skeletal system is responsible for producing hormones.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ system allows for movement and produces heat.
Muscular
What is the primary function of the Nervous system?
To control and coordinate body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body. Done quickly
Which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism?
The Endocrine system.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following organs is part of the Cardiovascular system? A) Lungs B) Heart C) Brain D) Stomach
B) Heart
What organs are included in the Lymphatic system?
Lymph nodes, lymph vessels, spleen, thymus, and tonsils.
True or False: The Respiratory system includes the trachea and lungs.
True.
What is the main function of the Digestive system?
To break down food and absorb nutrients.
Which organ system is responsible for waste removal from the body?
The Urinary system.
Fill in the blank: The _____ system is responsible for reproduction.
Reproductive
What organs are part of the Skeletal system?
Bones, cartilage, ligaments, and joints.
Multiple Choice: Which system includes the pancreas? A) Nervous B) Endocrine C) Lymphatic D) Digestive
B) Endocrine
Which organ system transports oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?
The Cardiovascular system.
What are the primary organs of the integumentary system?
Skin, hair, nails, and associated glands.
True or False: The skeletal system is responsible for producing hormones.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ system is responsible for the exchange of gases in the body.
respiratory
Which organ system includes the heart and blood vessels?
cardiovascular system
What is the main function of the digestive system?
To break down food and absorb nutrients.
List three organs found in the urinary system.
Kidneys, ureters, bladder.
What organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood in the urinary system?
Kidneys
Which system is responsible for producing offspring?
reproductive system
True or False: The endocrine system uses hormones to regulate body functions.
True
What organ is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems?
Pancreas
Fill in the blank: The ______ system is involved in movement and posture.
muscular
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
To control and coordinate body activities by transmitting signals.
Name one organ in the lymphatic system.
Lymph nodes
Which organ system helps protect the body against pathogens?
immune system
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory system? A) Lungs B) Trachea C) Liver D) Bronchi
C) Liver
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
To provide structure, support, and protection for the body.
True or False: The muscular system is only responsible for voluntary movements.
False
List the two main types of glands in the endocrine system.
Exocrine and endocrine glands.
Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying chemicals in the body?
Liver
What is the role of the small intestine in the digestive system?
To absorb nutrients from digested food.
