Systems

Question 1

How many systems are there?

Answer 1

11

Question 2

What are the 11 major organ systems?

Answer 2

Circulatory
Respiratory
Digestive
Excretory
Nervous
Endocrine
Lymphatic
Reproductive
Urinary
Skeletal
Muscular

Question 3

What is the structure and function of the integumentary system?

Answer 3

S = Skin, hair and nails forming the body outer covering

F = Acts as a barrier to protect the body from the environment

Question 4

What is the structure and function of the skeletal system?

Answer 4

S = Axial and appendicular skeleton, joints, cartilage and tendons

F = Framework that supports, protects and facilitates movement

Question 5

What is the structure and function of the muscular system?

Answer 5

S = Layers of muscle that cover bones of the skeleton

F = Contract and relax to produce movement

Question 6

What is the structure and function of the circulatory system?

Answer 6

S = heart and blood vessels

F = Transports oxygen and nutrients to the body dells and removes waste products

Question 7

What is the structure and function of the lymphatic system?

Answer 7

S = lymph fluid, lymph vessels, lymph nodes and the spleen

F = Fights infection by filtering harmful bacteria and waste

Question 8

What is the structure and function of the nervous system?

Answer 8

S = CNS is the body main control system. Consists of brain and the spinal cord, peripheral nervous system and the sense organs

F = Fast communication system in body and between body and external stimuli.

Question 9

What is the structure and function of the digestive system?

Answer 9

S = Mouth, oesophagus, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, stomach, small and large intestine

F = Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, eliminates waste

Question 10

What is the structure and function of the respiratory system?

Answer 10

S = Centred on lungs. Also includes nasal cavities, mouth, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and lungs

F = Gaseous exchange between body and environment, oxygen into the blood, removal of CO2

Question 11

What is the structure and function of the urinary system?

Answer 11

S = Kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethera

F = Makes, stores and eliminates urine

Question 12

What is the structure and function of the endocrine system?

Answer 12

S = Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, hypothalamus, adrenal, islets of langerhans, ovaries and testes

F = Slow communication system to regulate body functions. Can control growth, energy production etc

Question 13

What is the structure and function of the reproductive system?

Answer 13

S = sex organs

F = work together for the purpose of sexual reproduction