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Human Body Systems
System Names, Functions, Organs
Question | Answer |
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What are the functions & organs of the Cardiovascular System? | Pump and transport blood through out the body. Heart, Arteries, Veins, Capillaries, Blood |
What are the functions & organs of the Lymphatic System? | Recycles intercellular fluid and defends against infections. Lymph Nodes, Lymph Vessels |
What are the functions & organs of the Digestive System? | Breakdown Food, Absorb Nutrients, Eliminate Wastes Alimenary Canal: Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Intestines, Anus, Rectum (Other organs include liver, pancreas, gall bladder) |
What are the functions & organs of the Respiratory System? | Exchange of Gasses Nasal & Oral Cavity, Trachea, Bronchial Tubes, Lungs |
What are the functions & organs of the Urinary System? | Blood Filtration, Water & Electrolyte Balance Kidney, Ureter, Bladder, Urethra |
What are the functions & organs of the Reproductive System? | Produce Offspring and Secondary Sexual Characteristics Ovary Fallopian Tube Uterus Cervix // Testes Vas Deferens Glands |
What are the functions & organs of the Integumentary System? | Protects the body from physical, chemical, radiative and other environmental damage. Skin, Hair, Nails |
What are the functions & organs of the Skeletal System? | Framework/Support and Protection of Soft Tissues Long, Short, Irregular, & Flat Bones |
What are the functions & organs of the Muscular System? | Movement, Posture, and Balance Cardiac, Skeletal, & Smooth Muscles |
What are the functions & organs of the Nervous System? | Use of electrochemical signals between body and brain (sensory and response) Brain, Spinal Cord, Senses |
What are the functions & organs of the Endocrine System? | Use of chemical signals (hormones) between glands and receptor cells. Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid, Thymus, Adrenal, Pancreas, Ovaries&Testes |