Body Systems Flashcards
(108 cards)
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
True or False: The heart is part of the digestive system.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body.
circulatory
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an organ in the endocrine system? A) Thyroid B) Pancreas C) Lungs D) Adrenal
C) Lungs
What organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood?
The kidneys
True or False: The stomach is part of the excretory system.
False
What organ system includes bones and cartilage?
The skeletal system
Fill in the blank: The ________ system is responsible for movement and maintaining posture.
muscular
Which organ is responsible for the production of red blood cells?
The bone marrow
Multiple Choice: Which organ is part of the central nervous system? A) Spinal cord B) Heart C) Lungs D) Liver
A) Spinal cord
What is the function of the small intestine?
To absorb nutrients from food.
True or False: The gallbladder stores bile produced by the pancreas.
False
What organ helps regulate body temperature?
The skin
Fill in the blank: The ________ system helps protect the body from disease.
immune
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
To remove waste products from the blood and regulate fluid balance.
Multiple Choice: Which organ is involved in both digestion and respiration? A) Stomach B) Esophagus C) Pharynx D) Trachea
C) Pharynx
Name the organ that connects the throat to the stomach.
The esophagus
What organ is responsible for the production of bile?
The liver
True or False: The spleen is involved in the reproductive system.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ system includes the ovaries and testes.
reproductive
Which organ is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
The lungs
What organ is part of both the endocrine and digestive systems?
The pancreas
True or False: The brain is part of the peripheral nervous system.
False