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Body systems
Functions and Structures
Question | Answer |
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What are the functions of the respiratory system? | The system by which oxygen is taken into the body and an exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place. |
What are the major structures of the respiratory system | Nose, sinuses,, pharynx, larynx, epiglottis, trachea, bronchi, alveoli, lungs |
What is the functions of the digestive system? | The digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body. |
What are the major structures of the digestive system? | Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum & anus, liver, gallbladder, pancreas |
What are functions of the lymphatic system and immune system? | Part of the immune system, protects your body from illness causing invaders, maintaining body fluid levels, absorbing digestive tract fats and removing cellular waste. |
What are the major structures of the endocrine system? | Adrenal gland, gonads, tesicles, ovaries, pancreatic islets, parathyroid, glands, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thymus, thyroid gland. |
What are the functions of the endocrine system? | Responsible for regulating a range of bodily functions through the release of hormones. Hormones are secreted by the glands of the endocrine system, traveling through the bloodstream to various organs and tissues in the body |
What are the major structures of the lymphatic system? | Lymph, lymphatic, vessels & ducts, lymph nodes, tonsils & adenoids, bone marrow, spleen, lymphocytes, thymus |
What are the functions of the urinary system? | To eliminate waste from the body, regulate blood volume and blood pressure, controls levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate blood pH. |
what are the major structures of the urinary system? | Kidneys, renal pelvis, urine, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra and prostate |
What are the functions of the reproductive system? | Biological system made up of all anatomical organs involved in sexual reproduction. |
What are the major structures of the reproductive system? | Males(penis & testicles), Females: (ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, placenta |
What are the functions of the integumentary system? | Protection, absorption, sensation, excretion, Vitamin D and immunity |
What are the major structures of the integumentary system? | Skin, sebaceous glands, sweat glands ,hairs and nails |
What are the functions of the nervous system? | Coordinates and controls all bodily activities. Sensory input, interpretive function, motor output, higher mental functioning, and emotional responsiveness |
What are the major structures of the nervous system? | Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory organs and receptors |
What are the functions of the muscular system? | Hold body erect, muscle movement, heat production, |
What are the major structures of the muscular system? | Muscles, fascia, tendons |
What are the functions of the skeletal system? | Framework for the body and support and protect internal organs, formation of blood cells |
What are the major structures of the skeletal system? | Bones, bone marrow, cartilage, joints, ligaments, synovial me brain, synovial fluid and bursa |
What are the functions of the cardiovascular system | Responsible for effiective blood pumping to all the body tissue |
What are the major structures of the cardiovascular system?. | Heart, blood vessels, arteries, capillaries, veins, and blood |