Organ Systems Of The Human Body And Their Integration : Chapter 1

Question 1

Circulatory

Answer 1

Includes: Heart, blood vessels, & blood.

Representative Functions: Transport of materials between all cells of the body

Question 2

Digestive

Answer 2

Includes: Stomach, intestine, liver, & pancreas.

Representative functions: Conversion of food into particles that can be transported into the body; elimination of some waste.

Question 3

Endocrine

Answer 3

Includes: thyroid gland & adrenal gland.

Representative function: Coordination of body function through synthesis and release of regulatory molecules.

Question 4

Immune

Answer 4

Includes: Thymus, spleen, & lymph nodes

Representative functions: Defense against foreign invaders.

Question 5

Integumentary

Answer 5

Includes: Skin

Representative function: Protection from external environment.

Question 6

Musculoskeletal

Answer 6

Includes: Skeletal muscles & bone

Representative function: Support and movement.

Question 7

Nervous

Answer 7

Includes: Brain & spinal cord

Representative function: Coordination of body function through electrical signals and release of regulatory molecules.

Question 8

Reproductive

Answer 8

Includes: Ovaries, uterus, & testes

Representative function: Perpetuation of the species.

Question 9

Respiratory

Answer 9

Includes: Lungs and airways

Representative function: Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the internal and external environments.

Question 10

Urinary

Answer 10

Includes: Kidneys & bladder

Representative function: Maintenance of water and solutes in the internal environment; waste removal.