Organ Systems and their Primary Function

Question 1

Integumentary

Answer 1

Provides protection from injury and fluid loss and provides physical defense against infection by microorganisms; involved in temperature control

Question 2

Skeletal

Answer 2

Supports and protects soft tissues of the body; provides movement at joints; produces blood cells; and stores minerals

Question 3

Muscular

Answer 3

Provides movement, support, and heat production

Question 4

Nervous

Answer 4

Collects, transfers, and processes information and directs short-term change in other organ systems

Question 5

Endocrine

Answer 5

Provides communication within the body via hormones and directs long-term change in other organ systems to maintain homeostasis

Question 6

Digestive

Answer 6

Processes foods and absorbs nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and water

Question 7

Circulatory/ Cardiovascular

Answer 7

Transports oxygen, nutrients, and other substances to the cells and transports wastes, carbon dioxide, and other substances away from the cells; it can also help stabilize body temperature and pH

Question 8

Lymphatic

Answer 8

Defends against infection and disease and transfers lymph between tissues and the blood stream

Question 9

Urinary/ Excretory

Answer 9

Removes excess water, salts, and waste products from the blood and body and controls pH

Question 10

Reproductive

Answer 10

Produces gametes—sex cells—and sex hormones; ultimately produces offspring

Question 11

Respiratory

Answer 11

Delivers air to sites where gas exchange can occur

Question 12

Immune

Answer 12

Defends against microbial pathogens—disease-causing agents—and other diseases