Organ Systems

Front

Major organs of the digestive system

Back

Stomach, intestines, mouth

Answer explanation

The major organs of the digestive system include the stomach, intestines, and mouth, which are essential for processing food. The other options list organs related to different systems, such as the kidneys and heart.

Front

Major organs of the nervous system

Back

Brain, spinal cord, nerve

Answer explanation

The major organs of the nervous system include the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These components are essential for processing information and transmitting signals throughout the body, unlike the other options which pertain to different systems.

Front

Major organs of the skeletal system: Muscles, tendons; Bones, ligaments; Marrow, periostium, nerves; Ribs, quadriceps, femur

Back

Bones, ligaments

Answer explanation

The skeletal system primarily consists of bones and ligaments, which provide structure and support. Muscles and tendons are part of the muscular system, while marrow and periosteum are components of bones, not major organs.

Front

Heart, blood vessels, blood

Back

Circulatory system

Answer explanation

The heart, blood vessels, and blood are all components of the circulatory system, which is responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and waste throughout the body. Therefore, the correct answer is the circulatory system.

Front

Protection, temperature regulation, & Sensory receptors

Back

Integumentary System

Answer explanation

The integumentary system includes the skin, which provides protection, regulates temperature, and contains sensory receptors, making it the correct choice for these functions.

Front

Lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, and lymph vessels

Back

Lymphatic system

Answer explanation

The lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, and lymph vessels are all components of the lymphatic system, which plays a crucial role in immune function and fluid balance in the body.

Front

This system eliminates solid wastes from the body.

Back

digestive

Answer explanation

The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food and eliminating solid wastes from the body, making it the correct choice. The other systems listed do not perform this function.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a part of the digestive system ?
Options: mouth, esophagus, stomach, thyroid gland

Back

thyroid gland

Answer explanation

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that regulates metabolism, not part of the digestive system. The mouth, esophagus, and stomach are all integral components of digestion.

Front

Which of the following correctly lists organs of the respiratory system? lungs, stomach, pharynx, nose, pharynx, intestines, nose, trachea, lungs, stomach, gall bladder, tongue

Back

nose, trachea, lungs

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'nose, trachea, lungs' as these are all parts of the respiratory system. The other options include organs not involved in respiration, such as the stomach and intestines.

Front

This system regulates the metabolism and works with other systems to regulate hormones. The thyroid gland is an organ of this system.

Back

endocrine

Answer explanation

The endocrine system regulates metabolism and hormones, with the thyroid gland being a key organ. This distinguishes it from the nervous, reproductive, and digestive systems, making 'endocrine' the correct answer.