Organ Systems (Module 1)

Question 1

Integumentary System

Answer 1

Hair, Skin, Nails.

Function:

-Encloses and protects internal body structures.
- Contains many sensory receptors.

Question 2

Skeletal System

Answer 2

Cartilage, Bones, Joints.

Function:

-Supports the body.
-Enables movement together with muscular system.

Question 3

Muscular System

Answer 3

Skeletal Muscles, Tendons.

Function:

-Enables movement (skeletal system).
-Helps maintain body temperature.

Question 4

Nervous System

Answer 4

Brain, Spinal Cord, Peripheral Nerves.

Function:

-Detects and processes sensory information.
-Activates bodily responses.
-(through electrical signals).

Question 5

Endocrine System

Answer 5

Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Pancreas, Adrenal Glands, Testes, Ovaries.

Function:

-Secretes hormones.
-Regulates bodily processes.

Question 6

Cardiovascular (Circulatory) System

Answer 6

Heart, Blood Vessels.

Function:

-Delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
-Equalises temperature in the body.

Question 7

Lymphatic System

Answer 7

Thymus, Lymph Nodes, Spleen, Lymphatic Vessels.

Functions:

• Returns fluid to blood.
• Defends against pathogens.

Question 8

Respiratory System

Answer 8

Nasal Passage, Trachea, Lungs.

Function:

• Removes carbon dioxide from the body.
• Delivers oxygen to blood.

Question 9

Digestive System

Answer 9

Stomach, Liver, Gall Bladder, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Rectum, Anus, Esophogus, Pancreas.

Function:

• Processes food for use by body.
• Removes waste from undigested food.

Question 10

Urinary (Excretory) System

Answer 10

Kidneys, Urinary Bladder.

Function:

• Controls water balance in the body.
• Removes waste from blood, excretes it.

Question 11

Reproductive System

Answer 11

Male: Epididymis, Testes.

Function:

• Produces sex hormones and gametes.
• Delivers gametes to female.

Female: Mammary Glands, Ovaries, Uterus.

Function:

• Produces sex hormones and gametes
  -Supports embryo/ fetes until birth
• Produces milk for infant.