Organ Systems

Question 1

Name the 11 Organ Systems in the Human Body

Answer 1

1. Circulatory
2. Digestive
3. Endocrine
4. Integumentary
5. Lymphatic
6. Muscular
7. Nervous
8. Reproductive
9. Respiratory
10. Skeletal
11. Urinary

Question 2

Glands of the endocrine system?

Answer 2

Pineal, pituitary, thalamus, hypothalamus, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus and adrenal, ovaries, testes

Question 3

Functions of the adrenal glands

Answer 3

Helps to control blood sugar,
Promotes healthy cardiovascular functions,
Distributes stored fat,
Proper utilization of carbohydrates and fats.

Question 4

Function of the Hypothalamus

Answer 4

Controls the pituitary hormones by releasing,

1. Thyrotropic-releasing-hormone (Thyroid stimulating hormone)
2. Corticotropin-releasing-hormone (neurotransmitters involved in the stress response)
3. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone-testosterone production)
4. Growth hormone

Question 5

Function of the pancreas

Answer 5

Releases bicarbonate for gastric acid neutralization
Release insulin for blood sugar regulation
(Release of Glucagon hormone when blood sugar is low to have glycogen broken down into sugar in the liver to be used)

Question 6

Function of the ovaries

Answer 6

Produces estrogen (breast)
Produces progesterone (menstruation, embryogenesis)

Question 7

Function of parathyroid

Answer 7

Controls phosphate and calcium levels in body (vital for bones)

Question 8

Function of pineal

Answer 8

Releases melatonin to aid body in recognizing when to sleep

Question 9

Function of pituitary gland

Answer 9

Releases HGH
Releases Prolactin (breast milk production)
Releases Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (controls cortisone which reduces stress, regulates blood pressure)
Releases TSH
Releases luteinizing hormone (controls estrogen and testosterone production)
Releases Follicle stimulating hormone (controls egg and sperm production)
Releases Oxytocin (controls pregnancy contractions and breastmilk flow)
Releases Antidiuretic hormone (controls water balance)