organ systems chapter 5

Question 1

Organ

Answer 1

A structure made up of two or more kinds of tissue

Question 2

Organ system

Answer 2

A group of organs arranged in such a way that they can together perform a more complex function than can any organ alone.

Question 3

integumentary system

Answer 3

The integumentary system is an organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands

Question 4

Skeletal system

Answer 4

includes all of the bones and joints in the bod

Question 5

Cartilage

Answer 5

connects and cushions joined bones

Question 6

Ligaments

Answer 6

bands of fibrous tissue that hold bones together

Question 7

Joints

Answer 7

connections between bones that make movement possible

Question 8

Muscular system

Answer 8

is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles.

Question 9

organs consisting of the Nervous system

Answer 9

The brain, spinal cord, and nerves are the organs of the nervous system.

Question 10

what do the brain and spinal cord make up

Answer 10

the nervous system.

Question 11

The cranial and spinal nerves, and all their branches, make up the

Answer 11

peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Question 12

Endocrine system

Answer 12

is composed of glands that secrete chemicals known as hormones directly into the blood. Sometimes called ductless glands .

Question 13

The pituitary gland, pineal gland, and hypothalamus are located in the

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skull

Question 14

The thyroid gland and parathyroid gland are in the

Answer 14

neck

Question 15

the thymus is in the

Answer 15

thoracic cavity.

Question 16

The adrenal glands and pancreas are found in the

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abdominal cavity.

Question 17

Cardiovascular system

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consists of the heart and a closed system of vessels made up of arteries, veins and capillaries.

Question 18

Lymphatic system

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s composed of lymphatic vessels and lymphatic organs.

Question 19

Immune system

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is a complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection.

Question 20

Respiratory system

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the structures in this system facilitate the movement of air into the alveoli

Question 21

diaphragm

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is a sheet of muscle that plays a major role in inflating the lungs during breathing.

Question 22

Digestive system

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involves the breakdown of food into smaller and smaller components, until they can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.

Question 23

Urinary system

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The kidneys filter out (clear out) the blood of the waste products and help maintain balances in the body.Structure

Question 24

Reproductive system

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The proper function of the reproductive system ensures survival of the genes.