Organizing the Body as a Whole

Question 1

Musculoskeletal System

Answer 1

Function: support and shape/movement

Organs: bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments

Question 2

Nervous/Sensory System

Answer 2

Function: translate input and make decisions

Organs: brain, spinal cord, nerves/sensory organs

Question 3

Circulatory/Cardiovascular System

Answer 3

Function: transportation of oxygen, hormones, and nutrients

Organs: blood vessels, capillaries, heart

Question 4

Endocrine System

Answer 4

Function: turn functions on and off

Organs: glands such as pituitary, thymus, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas

Question 5

Reproductive System

Answer 5

Function: continuation of species, human sexual function

Organs: ovaries, testes, uterus, penis, fallopian tubes, prostate

Question 6

Integumentary System

Answer 6

Function: protection of internal organs

Organs: skin, hair, nails

Question 7

Lymphatic System

Answer 7

Function: protection from infection

Organs: lymph vessels, spleen, tonsils

Question 8

Digestive System

Answer 8

Function: intake and absorption of nutrients

Organs: mouth, teeth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gall bladder, pancreas

Question 9

Respiratory System

Answer 9

Function: intake of oxygen and output of waste

Organs: mouth, nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli

Question 10

Excretory System

Answer 10

Function: output of waste

Organs: kidney, ureter, urethra, bladder