Activity 2. Organ-System Level

NATIVIDAD, Arlette Jewel_Activity 2

NATIVIDAD, Arlette Jewel_Activity 2

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1. What are the organs that constitute each of the organ-systems above?

> Integumentary system: skin, nails (fingernails and toenails), hair, and exocrine glands

> Skeletal system: bones, cartilage, ligaments, joints, and tendons

> Muscular system: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle.

> Nervous system: brain, spinal cord, and sensory organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin)

> Endocrine system: hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pineal gland, ovaries, and testes

> Cardiovascular system: heart, veins, arteries, and capillaries

> Lymphatic system: bone marrow, thymus, lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, and lymphatic vessels

> Respiratory system: lungs, nose, mouth, trachea (windpipe), pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), and bronchi (airways)

> Digestive system: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus

> Urinary system: kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, and urethra

> Reproductive system: (a) Female: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina (b) Male: prostate, testes, and penis

2. Which organ systems function to regulate acid-base balance in body fluid?

Since the liver, kidneys, and lungs are needed for acid-base balance, both the respiratory system and the urinary system are needed to regulate the acid-base balance in body fluid.