Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 1 - The Human Body: An Orientation - Review Questions - Page 22: 12

Answer

System - Organs - System Function 1. Integumentary - Hair, Skin - External covering 2. Skeletal - Sternum, Femur - Protect and support 3. Muscular - Gastrocnemius, Biceps Femoris - Contraction 4. Nervous - Brain, Spinal Cord - Quick response 5. Endocrine - Thyroid gland, pancreas - Secrete hormones 6. Cardiovascular - Heart, aorta - Transport blood 7. Lymphatic - Spleen, thymus - Immune response 8. Respiratory - Lungs, Trachea - Gas exchange 9. Digestive - Stomach, Liver - Digestion/Elimination 10. Urinary - Kidneys, Urethra - Filter/regulate blood 11. Reproductive - Testes, Ovaries - Produce offspring

Work Step by Step

Each body system consists of multiple organs and performs multiple functions. However, the question only asks for two organs for each system and the main or most important function.
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