Exam 5: Organ Systems

The reproductive cells produced by the ovaries are called ova.

The skeletal system is composed only of bones.

Match each organ system with its corresponding function or description. -Primary system for transporting materials from one part of the body to another

Hormones of the endocrine system and nerve impulses of the nervous system perform the same general function.

The vas deferens is a gland that adds fluids to the sperm as they pass through the reproductive system.

Name three "artificial organs." Explain how they effectively replace a damaged organ.

Signals generated by the nervous system are called

The thymus gland is part of the _____ system.

The respiratory system includes the pharynx, trachea, and esophagus.

Give a brief description of the integumentary system, and explain its functions.

Explain the similarities between nerve impulses and hormones.

The action of the endocrine system causes a rapid but short-term effect on the body.

Because the function of an organ is so specific, it can be part of only one organ system.

List the structures and explain the functioning of the female reproductive system.

The endocrine and nervous systems perform the same general function.

Which of the following is not a gland in the endocrine system?

What is the function of the body's immune system? What proteins are involved in the functioning of the immune system?

The bones of the skeletal system store calcium and sodium needed by the body.

Match each organ system with its corresponding function or description. -System that regulates body functions slowly but for a longer duration

List the structures and explain the functions of the urinary system.