Anatomy and Physiology- Body Systems Review
What is the main organ of the Skeletal System?
Bones, Cartilage, and Joints
What are the main organs of the Nervous System?
Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and sensory receptors
What are the two parts of the lungs?
Bronchioles and alveoli
What is the function of the Digestive System?
Digestive Absorption
What is the main organ of the Endocrine System?
Endocrine glands
What are the two functions of the Lymphatic System?
Fluid control for the Cardiovascular System and immunity
What is the function of the Respiratory System?
Gas exchange
Name all 12 body systems.
Integumentary, Muscular, Skeletal, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Male Reproductive System, Female Reproductive System
What are the organs of the Urinary System?
Kidneys, the Ureters, the Bladder, and the Urethra
What are the organs of the Lymphatic System?
Lymph vessels, lymph nodes, the spleen, and your tonsils
Name two things that muscles contribute to.
Movement and maintaining posture, as well as producing heat
What is the main organ of the Muscular System?
Muscles
Name the six organs of the Respiratory System.
Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
In what order is food processed through the digestive system?
Oral cavity-Esophagus-Stomach-Small intestine-Large intestine-Rectum-Anus
What are the four major glands?
Pituitary, Adrenal, Thyroid, Pancreas
Name the five functions of the Skeletal System.
Protection, Support, Movement, Blood Cell Formation, Storage
Name three functions of the Integumentary System.
Protection, Synthesizing Vitamin D, Housing sensory receptors
Name four substances transported by the Cardiovascular System.
Respiratory gases, nutrients, hormones, other substances
What are the organs of the Male Reproductive System?
Testes, the scrotum, the penis, the duct system, and the prostate gland
What is the function of the Urinary System?
The excretion of nitrogenous waste, as well as maintaining water and electrolyte balance, and also the acid/base balance (in blood)
What are the main organs of the Cardiovascular System?
The heart and blood vessels
What is the function of the Cardiovascular System, and by what means is this done?
The main function of the cardiovascular system is to transport substances, and blood is the transport vehicle for these substances
What is the function of the both the Male and Female Reproductive Systems?
The production of offspring
What is the main organ of the Integumentary System?
The skin
What is anatomy defined as?
The study of body structure and shape, body parts and their structure shape, and the relationship between the body and body parts.
What is physiology defined as?
The study of the function of the body and the function of body parts
What is the common name for the pharynx?
The throat
What is the common name for the larynx?
The voicebox
What is the main function of muscles in the Muscular System?
To contract
What is the main function of the Nervous System?
To control and regulate the body by stimulating muscles and glands
What is the function of the Endocrine System?
To control the body- but it is much slower than the Nervous System, and controls through hormones
What are the organs of the Female Reproductive System?
Uterus, the Uterine tubes, Ovaries, the Vagina, and the Mammary glands