organ systems (humans)

Question 1

What are all of the 11 organ systems in the body?

Answer 1

1. Digestive system
2. Nervous system
3. Muscular system
4. Lymphatic system (immune system)
5. Respiratory System
6. Excretory/urinary system
7. Integumentary system
8. Skeletal system
9. Circulatory system
10. Reproductive system
11. Endocrine system (Messenger system)

Question 2

What is the function of the digestive system?

Answer 2

-Mechanically and chemically break down food
-Absorbing nutrients

Question 3

What is the function of the muscular system?

Answer 3

-Movement, working with the bones to move parts of the body (by shortening and lengthening)

Question 4

What is the function of the integumentary system?

Answer 4

-The “outer layer” (Skin epithelial tissue, nails and hair)
→ Waterproof barrier around the body

Question 5

What is the function of the lymphatic System?

Answer 5

-The immune system
-Defends the body against infections

Question 6

What is the function of the endocrine system?

Answer 6

-”messenger system” working hand and hand with the nervous system
-Makes and releases hormones to keep the body system balanced.

Question 7

What is the function of the nervous system?

Answer 7

• Between the environment and the body, detecting changes and responding accordingly

Question 8

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Answer 8

-Movement, supporting, protecting and working with muscles to move parts of the body.

Question 9

What is the function of the reproductive system?

Answer 9

-Producing offspring

Question 10

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Answer 10

-Controlling breathing (oxygen intake) and exchange of gasses

Question 11

What is the function of the urinary system?

Answer 11

-Removing liquid and solid waste from the body

Question 12

What is the function of the circulatory system?

Answer 12

-Transportation of blood, nutrients, gasses and waste.