Exam 2: Organ Systems Overview

Name the body system that eliminates nitrogen-containing wastes from the body.

The respiratory system .

These organs belong to two organ systems.

The cardiovascular system .

The thyroid gland belongs to this organ system.

This body system is an essential companion to the cardiovascular system because it picks up leaked fluid from the blood vessels and returns it to the blood.

The spleen, thymus, and tonsils are all part of the system.

Bones and joints belong to this organ system.

The major organs of this system allow you to draw, play tennis, dance, and frown.

The pancreas belongs to the endocrine system, and is an accessory organ of this organ system.

The and _ are part of the respiratory system.

The integumentary system _.

Which of the following is an organ system?

The major organs of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the heart and lungs, reside in the cavity.

The stomach belongs to this organ system.

This organ is a large muscular tube that ends at the anus.

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the system that helps in maintaining homeostasis.

Which two body systems contribute to acid-base balance of blood?

This body system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and maintains homeostasis by generating electrical signals.

The major function of this body system is to keep us healthy by protecting us from foreign substances and pathogens.