A&P I: Organ Systems

Name a function of the muscular system

Assists in movement and posture

What muscle separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?

Diaphragm

The pancreas belongs to the endocrine system, and is an accessory organ of this organ system.

Digestive

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the ________ system that helps in maintaining homeostasis.

Endocrine

What does the respiratory system do?

It supplies oxygen to the blood

What organ is a large muscular tube that ends at the anus?

Large intestine

The spleen, thymus, and tonsils are all part of the ________ system.

Lymphatic

What body system picks up leaked fluid from blood vessels and returns it to the blood?

Lymphatic

The __________ system is responsible for maintaining homeostasis of the body via rapid transmission of electrical signals.

Nervous

The small intestine is an example of a(n) __________, because it is composed of two or more tissue types that perform a particular function for the body.

Organ

Name a function of the skeletal system

Provides support and structure

Untreated diabetes mellitus can lead to a condition in which the blood is more acidic than normal. What two organ systems play the largest role in compensating for acid-base imbalances?

Respiratory and urinary

The heart is _______ to the stomach

Superior

The kidneys are part of the __________ system.

Urinary

Which two body systems contribute to acid-base balance of blood?

Urinary and respiratory