Systems/Terminology A&P

The _____________ performs vital functions, such as, support, movement, protection, blood cell production, calcium storage and endocrine regulation.

• muscular system
• skeletal system
• integumentary system
• excretory system

The __________ system is the organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage, such as loss of water or abrasion from outside. This system is comprised of the skin and its appendages (including hair, scales, feathers, hooves, and nails).

• skeletal
• integumentary
• digestive
• muscular

The _____________ system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body.

• skeletal
• muscular
• integumentary
• cardiovascular

The __________ system is an organ system that permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients (such as amino acids and electrolytes), oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and blood cells to and from the cells in the body to provide nourishment and help in fighting diseases, stabilize temperature and pH, and maintain homeostasis.

• urinary
• excretory
• cardiovascular
• digestive

The ___________ is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials and fights pathogens.

• cardiovascular system
• lymphatic system
• excretory system
• urinary system

The ____________ system contains a group of organs in the body concerned with filtering out excess fluid and other substances from the bloodstream.

• cardiovascular
• muscular
• urinary
• respiratory

The _____________ system involves organs that are responsible for the exchange of gases between the environment and the body.

• cardiovascular
• respiratory
• urinary
• nervous

The ____________ system is the part of the body that coordinates its actions and transmits signals to and from different parts of its body.

• endocrine
• nervous
• urinary
• respiratory

The ____________ system is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.

• nervous
• endocrine
• skeletal
• lymphatic

The ____________ system s a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body. 

• respiratory
• digestive
• endocrine
• nervous