Quiz 1 Lab

Body system overview

what is the main function of the endocrine system

regulation of body processes through hormone production

what is the function of the respiratory system

gas exchange between the internal and external environment

what is the function of the digestive system

physical and chemical breakdown of food to allow absorption of nutrients

what is the function of the reproductive system

production of reproductive cells that will generate offspring

what is the function of the integumentary system

protection against the external environment and regulation of temperature

synthesizes vitamin D

what is the function of the muscular system

voluntary and involuntary movement

what is the function of the nervous system

processing center for sensory input, using the input to elicit appropriate responses

what is the function of the cardiovascular system

circulation of blood which transports gases, nutrients, hormones, and wastes

what is the function of the lymphatic system

circulation of lymph, which maintains fluid balance and helps fight infection

what is the function of the urinary system

filtration of blood and excretion of wastes from the body

what is the function of the skeletal system

support and protection of many internal organs

what makes up the integumentary system

• skin

• hair

• nails

what makes up the skeletal system

• bones

• cartilage

• tendons

• ligaments

• joints

what makes up the muscular system

skeletal muscles

what makes up the nervous system

• brain

• spinal cord

• nerves

what makes up the endocrine system

• pituitary

• thymus

• thyroid

• parathyroid

• adrenal

• pineal glands

• ovaries

• testes

• pancreas

What makes up the cardiovascular system

• heart

• blood vessels

• blood

what makes up the lymphatic/immune system

• lymphatic vessels

• lymph nodes

• spleen

• thymus

• tonsils

• lymphoid tissue

what makes up the respiratory system

• nasal passages

• pharynx

• larynx

• trachea

• bronchi

• lungs

what makes up the digestive system

• oral cavity

• esophagus

• stomach

• small and large intestines

• teeth

• salivary glands

• liver

• gallbladder

• pancreas

what makes up the urinary system

• kidneys

• ureters

• bladder

• urethra

what makes up the reproductive system in males

• testes

• prostate gland

• scrotum

• penis

• duct system

what makes up the reproductive system in females

• ovaries

• uterine tubes

• uterus

• mammary glands

• vagina