Flashcards on Major Human Body Systems and Functions
Major Human Body Systems & Functions: A Student's Guide
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Human Body Systems
18 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the primary function of the musculoskeletal system?
Answer: Movement of the body and its parts
Card 2
Question: Name key structures in the musculoskeletal system.
Answer: Bones, skull, skeleton, joints, muscles
Card 3
Question: What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
Answer: Blood circulation and transport of oxygen and nutrients to cells
Card 4
Question: Name key components of the cardiovascular system.
Answer: Heart, blood, vessels: veins, arteries, capillaries
Card 5
Question: What are the primary functions of the gastrointestinal system?
Answer: Digestion of food, absorption of nutrients, metabolism, elimination of waste
Card 6
Question: List important organs in the gastrointestinal system.
Answer: Mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Card 7
Question: What is the main function of the respiratory system?
Answer: Exchange of gases and breathing
Card 8
Question: Name the main parts of the respiratory system.
Answer: Nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Card 9
Question: What is the function of the reproductive system?
Answer: Survival of species through reproduction
Card 10
Question: Name reproductive organs listed for females and males.
Answer: Females: ovaries with ova, Fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina; Males: testes with sperm, penis, prostate