Body Systems

Question 1

Excretory

Answer 1

Where: In the abdomen
Importance: the kidneys filter blood and produce urine the urine is stored in the bladder until it can be expelled (same thing as the urinary system)

Question 2

Digestive

Answer 2

Where: Begins at the mouth ends at the anus
Importance: Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood

Question 3

Respiratory

Answer 3

Where: In the chest
Importance: Keeps blood supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide (gas exchange)

Question 4

Circulatory

Answer 4

Where: Spanning the entire body
Importance: carry blood around the body ( nutrients and oxygen are in the blood)

Question 5

Muscular

Answer 5

Where: On top of skeleton, also in organs
Importance: Body movement, maintains posture, produces heat (movement)

Question 6

Skeletal

Answer 6

Where: Underneath the muscles
Importance: Protect and support soft tissue, attachment for muscles, blood cell formation (hematopoiesis), mineral storage

Question 7

Nervous

Answer 7

Where: Main centers in the brain and spinal cord extends throughout the body
Importance: Central nervous system activates muscle and glands (effectors)