8.Nervous system: collecting, transferring and processing information with brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and nerves 9.Reproductive system: the sex organs, such as ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands, testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, and penis. 10. Respiratory system: the organs used for breathing, the pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and diaphragm. 11. Skeletal system: structural support and protection with bones, cartilage, ligaments
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Our Body as a Restaurant Our body is composed of group of organs that work together in order to accomplish a common purpose. Because each organ system is important, every organ system is needed by our body. The management of the restaurant which consists of the owner and the partners serves as the Nervous system and Endocrine system. Why? Because the Nervous system and Endocrine system serves as a connection for other systems to work, it is even called as the fast-acting control system
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This approach is used when studying organs and its function or specific areas with in the body like lungs, brain, and joint and tendons. The body cavity is the study of the body cavities and the organs in the cavities. This approach is used when studying certain organs in the body and how a disease affects different organs. The quadrants and regions divides the lower torso into four sections and nine region sections to identify the areas where internal organs are placed. This approach is a good reference
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Introduction, Organization & Integumentary System Trident University Introduction: The integumentary system, otherwise known as, the skin is the largest and one of the most important organs in the human body and is made up of three different layers, the epidermis, the dermis and the sub-cutaneous. It is the organ system that is constantly changing and regenerating itself over a period of four to six weeks as it protects our internal body parts from damage. It also performs necessary functions like
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the different branches of anatomy and physiology. Be able to list an example of each. 3. Recognize the 11 organ systems. Recognize major organs and 1-2 major functions of each organ system. 4. Arrange the levels of structural organization from the most complex to simple. 5. What is homeostasis? 6. What is meant by the idea that homeostasis is a “dynamic process”? 7. What 2 organ systems are primarily involved in the maintenance of homeostasis? Which responds more quickly? 8. Can you describe
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transport. The cardiovascular system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and cellular waste products throughout the body. The cardiovascular system is powered by the body’s hardest-working organ, which is the heart. The heart: The heart is a muscular organ about the size of a closed fist that functions as the body’s circulatory pump. It takes in deoxygenated blood through the veins and delivers it to the lungs for oxygenation before pumping it into the various arteries
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Diseases Complete the table below for the required systems listed. You are required to list four to six of the main organs of each body system, one or two sentences explaining the function of the system itself in your own words, and a short list of five to six major diseases that afflict each system. This assignment is due in Week One. |System |Organs in the System |Function of the System |Major Diseases Afflicting the System | |Example:
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Diseases Complete the table below for the required systems listed. You are required to list four to six of the main organs of each body system, one or two sentences explaining the function of the system itself in your own words, and a short list of five to six major diseases that afflict each system. This assignment is due in Week One. |System |Organs in the System |Function of the System |Major Diseases Afflicting the System | |Nervous System
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"Organ Man Project" ___________________ Name Working together in pairs you will make an organ or organ system of your choice Rules for the project: The organ system has to be life-sized for a normal adult female. It must be correct in color, texture and size as much as possible. You can use food as long as it does not need to be refrigerated. You must come up with a method in which your "project" will be neatly labeled with medical terms and can be displayed in the room. During
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The integumentary system is similar to an organ system that deals with the hair, skin, nails and exocrine glands. The main part of the integumentary system is the skin. Believe it or not, the skin is the thickest layer on your body. The other parts of this particular system such as hair and nails are found in the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous. The integumentary system is all about protection.” (Rader) The integumentary system prevents your body from diseases such as acne, eczema and skin cancer
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