Body Systems Report
Digestive System Major Components Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Large intestine Anus Teeth Tongue Salivary glands Liver Gallbladder Pancreas
Diseases and Injuries Ulcers Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GRD) Pancreatitis Diabetes Hernia Pyloric Stenosis Narrowing of the pyloric sphincter causing projectile vomiting.
Proper Care Balanced diet Whole grains, fruits and vegetables Small frequent portions Limit alcoholic intake Diabetics may require insulin Remove the gallbladder If you have gallstones
Muscular System Major Components Smooth muscles Skeletal muscles Tendons Ligaments Cartilage
Potential Diseases and Injuries Pulled/torn muscle Pulled/torn tendon Atrophy Weakening of muscles from disuse Tenosynovitis Inflammation of tendons, tendon sheaths, and synovial membranes
Proper Care Regular exercising Stretching Sufficient protein in diet
Urinary System Major Components Kidneys Bladder Ureter Urethra Nephrons
Diseases and Injuries Urinary tract infections Kidney stones Incontinence Inability to control micturition Glucosuria Kidneys unable to absorb all glucose Nephroptosis Floating kidney
Proper Care Stay hydrated Limit caffeine intake Caffeine is a diuretic which slows re- absorption of water Limit alcohol intake Dialysis When the kidneys fail, a machine filters the blood