Organs of Body Systems
Body System Organs
Functions of Body Systems
Body Systems Functions
The Abdominal Cavity
100
The term for the tissue that attaches bones to others bones is 1.)___________, and the term for the tissue that attaches muscles to bones is 2.)____________.
What is 1.)Ligaments, 2.)Tendons
100
This system is responsible for the transmission of sensory information from the brain and spinal cord to the body and from the body to the brain and spinal cord. An example is the reflexive withdraw of our hand when influenced by painful stimulation.
What is the Peripheral nervous system.
100
This system is responsible for all these functions: *Protecting the body from the environment, bacteria, and other foreign organisms. *Regulating the Temperature of the body. *Serving as a receptor for heat, cold, touch, pain, and pressure. *Aiding in the regulation of water and electrolytes.
What is the Integumentary System.
100
This is the term used in a unisex manner when describing the male testes and the female ovaries.
What are the Gonads.
100
These are all located in this quadrant of the abdomen: *The majority of the liver *The right kidney *Colon *A small portion of the pancreas *Gallbladder *Small intestines
What is the Right Upper Quadrant.
200
This part of the respiratory system consists of the following components: *Nose and mouth *Pharynx *Nasopharynx *Larynx
What is the Upper Airway.
200
This part of the respiratory system consists of the following components: *Trachea *Bronchi *Bronchioles *Alveoli
What is the Lower Airway.
200
The pancreas, liver, spleen, gallbladder, small intestine, and large intestine are all part of this system.
What is the Digestive System.
200
A part of both the endocrine system and the reproductive system the gonads produce the hormones that govern reproduction as well as produce 1.)__________ and 2.)__________ when referring to the ovaries; and 3.)__________ when referring to the testes.
What is 1.)estrogen and 2.)progesterone; 3.)testosterone.
200
These are all located in this quadrant of the abdomen: *A small portion of the liver *The left kidney *Spleen *Colon *The majority of the pancreas *Stomach *Small intestines
What is the Left Upper Quadrant.
300
This small leaf-shaped flap protects the trachea.
What is the epiglottis
300
This system is made up of ductless glands that secrete hormones that are carried through the bloodstream to all parts of the body which affect among other things physical strength, mental ability, and behavior. How people think, act, and feel depends largely on the secretions from the glands of this system.
What is the Endocrine System.
300
This organ of the digestive system is the largest solid organ in the abdomen. It produces bile which aids in the digestion of fat, stores sugars until they are needed by the body, and produces components needed for immune function. Toxic bi-products of digestion are rendered harmless in this organ.
What is the Liver.
300
These glands produce the hormone responsible for the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the bones.
What are the Parathyroid Glands.
300
These are all located in this quadrant of the abdomen: *Right ureter *Appendix *Colon *Right ovary (females only) *Right fallopian tube (females only) *Small intestines
What is the Right Lower Quadrant.
400
The central nervous system consists of these two components.
What are the Brain and the Spinal Cord.
400
The part of the integumentary system composed of dense connective tissue that gives the skin its elasticity and strength.
What is the Dermis also known as the second layer of skin.
400
The secretions from this organ of the digestive system aid in the digestion of fats, starches, and proteins. It is also the organ responsible for producing the insulin that regulates the amount of sugar in the blood stream.
What is the Pancreas.
400
What are the two primary hormones secreted by the sympathetic nervous system.
What are Epinephrine and Norepinephrine.
400
These are all located in this quadrant of the abdomen: *Colon *Left ureter *Left ovary (females only) *Left fallopian tube (females only) *Small intestines
What is the Left Lower Quadrant.
500
These nerves are a part of the peripheral nervous system and carry sensory information from the body to the spinal cord and brain.
What are Afferent Nerves.
500
These nerves are a part of the peripheral nervous system and carry sensory information from the brain and spinal cord to the body.
What are Efferent Nerves.
500
These organs which are part of the renal system play an important role in the regulation of blood pressure. They are responsible for filtering waste from the blood stream as well as helping control fluid balance.
What are the Kidneys.
500
Considered the "master gland" this gland is located at the base of the brain, and it regulates growth, the thyroid and parathyroid glands, the pancreas, and the gonads.
What is the Pituitary Gland.
500
These two organs are located in all 4 quadrants of the abdominal cavity.
What are the Colon and the Small intestines.
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