Human Antatomy: Organ Systems

24 flashcards · Biology · by Ashley H

1. What is the major function of the skeletal system?

   Support, protection of soft tissues; mineral storage; blood formation

2. What is the major function of the integumentary system?

   Protection from environmental hazards; temperature control

3. What is the major function of the muscular system?

   Locomotion, support, heat production

4. What is the major function of the nervous system?

   Directing immediate responses to stimuli, usually by coordinating the activities of other organ systems

5. What is the major function of the endocrine system?

   Directing long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems

6. What is the major functions of the cardiovascular system?

   Internal transport of cells and dissolved materials, including nutrients, wastes, and gases

7. What is the major functions of the lymphatic system?

   Defense against infection and disease

8. What is the major functions of the respiratory system?

   Delivery of air to sites where gas exchange can occur between the air and circulating blood

9. What is the major functions of the digestive system?

   Processing of food and absorption of organic nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and water

10. What are the major functions of the urinary system?

    Elimination of excess water, salts, and waste products; control of pH

11. What are the major functions of the reproductive system?

    Production of sex cells and hormones

12. What organs are in the integumentary system?

    Hair, skin, nails, sweat-glands, sensory receptors, subcutaneous fat layer

13. What organs are in the skeletal system?

    Bones, cartilage, joints and bone marrow

14. What organs are in the muscular system?

    Skeletal muscles, tendons and aponeuroses

15. What organs are in the nervous system?

    Brain, spinal cord, sensory organs (ears, nose, taste ...) [CNS] and the PNS

16. What organs are in the endocrine system?

    Pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, kidneys, suprareneal glands, and gonands

17. What organs are in the cardiovascular system?

    Heart, blood vessels, and blood

18. What organs are in the lymphatic system?

    Thymus, lymph nodes, spleen, lymphatic vessels

19. What organs are in the respiratory system?

    Lungs, nasal cavity, sinus, pharynx, diaphragm, trachea, bronchi

20. What organs are in the digestive system?

    Saliva glands, pharynx, esophagus, liver, stomach, pancreas, large intestine, small intestine, anus

21. What organs are in the urinary system?

    Kidney, Ureter, bladder, urethra

22. What organs are in the male reproductive system?

    Prostate, testes, scrotum, penis

23. What organs are in the female reproductive system?

    Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, mammary glands