The Human Body

Question 1

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

Strengthen and support the body

Protect internal organs

Question 2

Muscular system?

Answer 2

Allows movements through muscular contractions.

Maintain posture, stabilize joints and produce energy.

Question 3

Nervous system?

Answer 3

Pass information and nerve impulses from one part of the body to another.

Question 4

Respiratory system?

Answer 4

Provide room and passages for gaseous exchange.

Question 5

Circulatory system?

cardiovascular

Answer 5

Transport nutriants and oxygen to tissues and remove metabolic wastes.

Question 6

Lymphatic system?

immune system

Answer 6

Drain excess fluid from between the cells

The lymph node along the vessels contain cells that kill and destroy bacteria. Helps immune response

Question 7

Urinary system?

Answer 7

Discharge metabolic wastes outside the body through urination.

Question 8

Digestive system?

Answer 8

Break down food into smaller particles for better absorption.

Question 9

Endocrine system?

Answer 9

Secretes hormones to regulate body’s metabolism, growth, development and reproduction.

Question 10

Reproductive system?

Answer 10

Reproduction of offspring.

Question 11

How is the body like a well oiled machine?

Answer 11

The nervous system controls almost all the body’s activities.
The endocrine system secretes hormones to regulate these:

Functioning together, the organ systems supply body cells with all the substances they need and eliminate their wastes.
They also keep temp., pH and other condition just right to support life processes.