Body Systems Basics

Front

What system does cardiac tissue belong to?

Back

Muscular system

Front

What glandular organ secretes insulin and glucagon?

Back

Pancreas

Front

Which body system controls your heartbeat?

Back

Nervous system

Front

What are the chemical signals produced by the endocrine system called?

Back

Hormones

Front

Which body system is most effective at preventing infection?

Back

Immune system

Front

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

Back

To facilitate movement of the body and maintain posture.

Front

What role does the endocrine system play in the body?

Back

It regulates bodily functions through hormones.

Front

How does the nervous system communicate with the muscular system?

Back

Through electrical impulses that stimulate muscle contractions.

Front

What is the function of hormones in the body?

Back

To act as chemical messengers that regulate various physiological processes.

Front

What is the main purpose of the immune system?

Back

To protect the body against infections and diseases.