Body Systems Overview

Question 1

Muscoskeletal

Answer 1

Bones, joints, muscles

Question 2

Muscoskeletal functions

Answer 2

Skeleton protects & supports body, stores blood cells, stores minerals. Muscles produce movement

Question 3

Respiratory

Answer 3

Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs

Question 4

Respiratory functions

Answer 4

Obtains oxygen & removes carbon dioxide from body

Question 5

Cardiovascular

Answer 5

Heart, arteries, veins

Question 6

Cardiovascular functions

Answer 6

Pumps blood throughout body to transport nutrients, oxygen, and wastes

Question 7

Blood

Answer 7

Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets

Question 8

Blood function

Answer 8

Transport oxygen, protects against pathogens, promotes clotting to control bleeding

Question 9

Lymphatic

Answer 9

Tonsils/adenoids, thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels

Question 10

Lymphatic function

Answer 10

Helps to maintain fluid balance of body & contributes to body’s immune system

Question 11

Nervous

Answer 11

Brain, spinal cord, nerves

Question 12

Nervous functions

Answer 12

Received sensory information and coordinates body’s response

Question 13

Digestive

Answer 13

Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small/large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas

Question 14

Digestive function

Answer 14

Ingests, digests, and absorbs nutrients for the body

Question 15

Integumentary

Answer 15

Skin, hair, nail, sweat glands

Question 16

Integumentary function

Answer 16

Forms protective barrier and aids in temperature system

Question 17

Endocrine

Answer 17

Pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, ovaries

Question 18

Endocrine function

Answer 18

Regulates metabolic/hormonal activities of the body

Question 19

Renal/Urinary

Answer 19

Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

Question 20

Renal/Urinary function

Answer 20

Filters waste products out of the blood and removes them from the body, regulate fluid levels, regulate pH

Question 21

Male reproductive

Answer 21

Testes, epididymus, vas deferens, penis, seminal vesicles, prostate gland

Question 22

Male reproductive function

Answer 22

Produces sperm for reproduction

Question 23

Female reproductive

Answer 23

Ovaries, fallopian tubes (oviducts), uterus, vagina, vulva, breasts

Question 24

Female reproductive functions

Answer 24

Produces eggs for reproduction, provides environment and nutrients for growing baby