The 11 Organ Systems Flashcards
Which system contains bones, cartilage, produces red blood cells, and gives structure to the body?
Skeletal System
Which system is composed of the brain, spinal cords, nerves , and all of your body’s sensory receptors?
Nervous System
Which system is composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood? This system also transports gases, nutrients, waste products, hormones, and many other molecules throughout the body.
Circulatory System
Which system contains your lungs respiratory passages and diaphragm?
Respiratory System
Which system breaks down food and contains the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, appendix, and rectum?
Digestive System
Which system Powers the movements of your skeleton and maintains your posture? It also enables internal organs such as the heart diaphragm stomach and intestines to move.
Muscular System
Which system consists of skin, hair, sweat glands, oil glands, and nails. Its purpose is to protect the body, regulate your body temperature, and prevent water loss.
Integumentary System
Which system consists of a multitude of organs including your spleen, thymus gland, lymphatic vessels, and lymph nodes. It also helps get rid of foreign substances such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that may invade your body.
Lymphatic System
Which system consists of your kidneys urinary bladder, ureters, and urethra?
Urinary System
Which system is made up of a number of organs that secrete signal molecules called hormones?
Endocrine System
Which system is made up of the female ovaries, vagina, uterus, and mammary glands; or the male testes, penis, prostate gland, or other internal organs.
Reproductive System
