Organ Systems

Question 1

Skeletal

Answer 1

Organs- bone, cartilage, ligaments

Functions- protector, supporter, movement, forms blood cells, stores materials

Question 2

Muscular System

Answer 2

Organs- skeletal muscles, tendons

Functions- allows locomotion, maintains posture, produces heat

Question 3

Nervous System

Answer 3

Organs- brain, spinal chord, sensory nerves, motor nerves

Functions- fast-acting control, responds to internal/ external change, activates muscles/glands

Question 4

Endocrine System

Answer 4

Organs- glands of the body, pancreas, testies, ovaries

Functions- slow acting, secretion of regulatory chemicals and hormones, growth, reproduction, metabolism

Question 5

Integumentary

Answer 5

Organs- skin, nails, hair, glans for sweat & oil

Functions- protects, synthesizes Vitamin D, sensory

Question 6

Cardiovascular System

Answer 6

Organs- heart, blood vessels, veins, arteries

Functions- transports good things- oxygen nutrients… bad things- CO2, wastes

Question 7

Lymphatic System

Answer 7

Organs- lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes

Function- carries liquids to your heart, disposes of debris, involved in immunity

Question 8

Respiratory System

Answer 8

Organs- nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, lungs

Functions- keeps blood supplied w/ oxygen, removed CO2

Question 9

Digestive System

Answer 9

Organs- mouth, esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines, rectum, anus… All together- Alimentary Canal
Functions- break down food/ drinks, allows for nutrient absorption in blood in small intestine, eliminates indigestible material

Question 10

Urinary System

Answer 10

Organs- 2 kidneys, 2 uretors, urinary bladder, urethra

Functions- eliminates nitrogenous waste, maintains PH balances, regulates water & electrolytes