Overview of Human Organ Systems

Which organ system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to tissues?

• Digestive

• Cardiovascular

• Nervous

• Skeletal

What is the major function of the digestive system?

• Produces and secretes hormones

• Processes food for use by the body

• Supports the body

• Detects and processes sensory information

Which organ system includes the thyroid and pancreas?

• Endocrine

• Respiratory

• Muscular

• Integumentary

What is the primary function of the immune/lymphatic system?

• Enables body movement

• Defends against pathogens

• Controls water balance

• Supports the body

Which organ system is responsible for body temperature regulation and protecting internal body structures?

• Nervous

• Integumentary

• Reproductive

• Urinary/Excretory

What is the major function of the muscular system?

• Helps maintain body temperature

• Removes carbon dioxide from the body

• Detects and processes sensory information

• Controls water balance in the body

Which organ system includes the brain and spinal cord?

• Skeletal

• Nervous

• Endocrine

• Respiratory

What is the primary function of the reproductive system?

• Supports the body

• Produces sex hormones and gametes

• Removes wastes from undigested food

• Delivers oxygen to the blood

Which organ system is responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the body?

• Respiratory

• Digestive

• Cardiovascular

• Urinary/Excretory

What is the major function of the urinary/excretory system?

• Supports the body

• Controls water balance in the body

• Enables body movement

• Produces and secretes hormones