1. What are the organs that constitute each of the organ systems above?
- Cardiovascular system - consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels
- Digestive system - consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines (small and large)
- The endocrine system - consists of the glands that secrete hormones, e.g. pituitary gland
- Integumentary system - consists of the nails, hair, and skin
- The lymphatic system - AKA the immune system, consists of lymph ducts and vessels
- Muscular system - consists of the smooth, cardiac, and skeletal muscles
- Nervous system - consists of the spinal cord and the brain
- Reproductive system -
- for men - prostate, penis, and testis
- for women - vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes and the ovaries
- Respiratory system - consists of the nasal passages, trachea, and the lungs
- Skeletal system - consists of the joints, teeth, and bones
- The urinary system - consists of the pair of kidneys, urethra, and. urinary bladder
2. Which organ systems function to regulate acid-base balance in body fluid?
Respiratory and urinary systems. The kidneys help balance acid-base in the body by excretion of H+ ions. meanwhile, the lungs help regulate carbonic acid (H2CO3).