ANATOMY BODY SYSTEMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Digestive System - (ANSWER)Breaks down food into small molecules so that they can be absorbed and
moved into the blood. Removes solid wastes. 2 Types- mechanical & chemical.
Respiratory System - (ANSWER)Breathing- Movement of chest to bring fresh air in and "waste" air out.
Supplies O2 and removes CO2.
Integumentary System - (ANSWER)Has several functions- protects the body, vitamin D production,
regulates body temperature, gets rid of wastes.
Lymphatic System - (ANSWER)Acts like a "drain" to remove the body's excess fluid and return portions
to the blood. Contains lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) that protect the body against disease.
Immune System - (ANSWER)The body's defense system- works to keep the body germ free.
Muscular System - (ANSWER)Makes all movement possible from moving skeletal muscles (walking,
running, etc) to digestion (smooth muscle).
Circulatory System - (ANSWER)Supplies the body with blood, nutrients, and O2 through a systems of
vessels; works with many systems.
Skeletal System - (ANSWER)Gives shape and support to the body; protects organs; produces red blood
cells.
Nervous System - (ANSWER)Allows the body to sense and respond to its environment; helps maintain
homeostasis.
Endocrine System - (ANSWER)Produces chemicals (hormones) that control many of the body's functions.
Excretory System - (ANSWER)Removes liquid waste and helps maintain salt balance in the body
Digestive System - (ANSWER)Breaks down food into small molecules so that they can be absorbed and
moved into the blood. Removes solid wastes. 2 Types- mechanical & chemical.
Respiratory System - (ANSWER)Breathing- Movement of chest to bring fresh air in and "waste" air out.
Supplies O2 and removes CO2.
Integumentary System - (ANSWER)Has several functions- protects the body, vitamin D production,
regulates body temperature, gets rid of wastes.
Lymphatic System - (ANSWER)Acts like a "drain" to remove the body's excess fluid and return portions
to the blood. Contains lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) that protect the body against disease.
Immune System - (ANSWER)The body's defense system- works to keep the body germ free.
Muscular System - (ANSWER)Makes all movement possible from moving skeletal muscles (walking,
running, etc) to digestion (smooth muscle).
Circulatory System - (ANSWER)Supplies the body with blood, nutrients, and O2 through a systems of
vessels; works with many systems.
Skeletal System - (ANSWER)Gives shape and support to the body; protects organs; produces red blood
cells.
Nervous System - (ANSWER)Allows the body to sense and respond to its environment; helps maintain
homeostasis.
Endocrine System - (ANSWER)Produces chemicals (hormones) that control many of the body's functions.
Excretory System - (ANSWER)Removes liquid waste and helps maintain salt balance in the body
