The Organ Systems - Figure 1-1

Question 0

Integumentary system organs

Answer 0

Skin, hair, sweat glands, nails

Question 1

Integumentary system functions

Answer 1

Protects against environmental hazards, helps regulate body temp, provides sensory info

Question 2

Skeletal functions

Answer 2

Provides support and protection for other tissues, stores calcium and minerals, forms blood cells

Question 3

Skeletal organs

Answer 3

Bones, cartilages, associated ligaments, bone marrow

Question 4

Muscular functions

Answer 4

Provides movement, provides protection and support for other tissues, generates heat that maintains body temp

Question 5

Muscular organs

Answer 5

Skeletal muscles and associated tendons

Question 6

Nervous system functions

Answer 6

Directs immediate responses to stimuli, coordinates or moderates activities of other organ systems, provides and interprets sensory info about external conditions

Question 7

Nervous system organs

Answer 7

Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, sense organs

Question 8

Endocrine system functions

Answer 8

Directs long term changes in the activities of other organ systems, adjusts metabolic activity and energy use by the body, controls many structural and functional changes during development

Question 9

Endocrine system organs

Answer 9

Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, gonads, endocrine tissues in other systems

Question 10

Cardiovascular system functions

Answer 10

Distributes blood cells, water and dissolved materials including nutrients, waste, products, oxygen, and carbon dioxide

Distributes heat and assists in control of body temp

Question 11

Cardiovascular system organs

Answer 11

Heart
Blood
Blood vessels

Question 12

Lymphatic system functions

Answer 12

Defends against infection and disease

Returns tissue fluids to the bloodstream

Question 13

Lymphatic system organs

Answer 13

Spleen, thymus, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, tonsils

Question 14

Respiratory system functions

Answer 14

Delivers air to alveoli
Provides oxygen to bloodstream
Removes carbon dioxide from bloodstream
Produces sounds for communication

Question 15

Respiratory system organs

Answer 15

Nasal cavities, sinuses, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli

Question 16

Digestive system functions

Answer 16

Processes and digests food
Absorbs and conserves water
Absorbs nutrients
Stores energy reserves

Question 17

Digestive system organs

Answer 17

Teeth, tongue, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas

Question 18

Urinary system functions

Answer 18

Excretes waste products from the blood
Controls water balance by regulating volume of urine produced
Stores urine prior to voluntary elimination
Regulates blood ion concentrations and pH

Question 19

Urinary system organs

Answer 19

Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

Question 20

Reproductive system functions

Answer 20

Produces male/female sex cells
Sexual intercourse

In women: supports fetus and lactation

Question 21

Reproductive system organs

Answer 21

Testes/ovaries
Epidudymides/uterine tubes
Uterus
Scrotum
Vagina
Penis