12 Organ Systems

Honors Anatomy Test 1

what is the purpose of the circulatory system?

main function is to move blood, oxygen, nutrients, carbon dioxide and hormones around the body

what’s organs are found within the circulatory system?

heart, blood, arteries, veins, capillaries

what is the purpose of the digestive system?

a series of connected organs that allow the body to break down and absorb food, and remove waste

what’s organs are found within the digestive system?

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, anus, rectum

what is the purpose of the endocrine system?

a collection of glands that secrete hormones into the blood to regulate bodily functions, such as growth and metabolism

what’s organs are found within the endocrine system?

pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovaries/testes

what is the purpose of the excretory system?

to produce and eliminate a waste product called urea, which is produced when certain foods are broken down

what’s organs are found within the excretory system?

kidney, urinary bladder, urethra

what is the purpose of the immune system?

the body’s defense system against pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protoza and others

what’s organs are found within the immune system?

white blood cells, thymus, spleen, bone marrow, lymph notes

what is the purpose of the integumentary system?

to acts as a protective barrier, retain body fluids, eliminate waste products, and regulate body temperature

what’s organs are found within the integumentary system?

skin, hair, nails, glands

what is the purpose of the lymphatic system?

to make and move lymph, a clear fluid which helps against infection

what’s organs are found within the lymphatic system?

lymph nodes, lymph duct, lymph vessels

what is the purpose of the muscular system?

contains over 650 muscles that aid in movement, blood flow and other bodily functions

what’s organs are found within the muscular system?

skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, cardiac muscle (heart)

what is the purpose of the nervous system?

-sends signals through the body

-controls both voluntary actions (eg conscious movement) and involuntary actions (eg breathing)

what’s organs are found within the nervous system?

brain, spinal cord, nerves

what is the purpose of the skeletal system?

-provides shape, support and protection to the body

-allows for movement

-produces red blood cells

what’s organs are found within the skeletal system?

bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage bone marrow

what is the purpose of the reproductive system?

allows for sexual reproduction

-males, produce sperm

-females produce eggs

what’s organs are found within the reproductive system?

-males; testes, penis

-women; vagina, ovaries, uterus

what is the purpose of the respiratory system?

allows humans to take in vital O2 from air and expel CO2 and water vapor

what’s organs are found within the respiratory system?

lungs, diaphragm, trachea