Warm Up: Organ Systems An ORGAN SYSTEM is a group of organs that work together for a common goal How many organ systems do you think there are in the human body? Which organ system do you think is the most important?
Mr. Jobe Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy = Structure WHERE the body parts are From the Greek ana meaning “apart” and tomy meaning “to cut” Organisms are usually cut apart to see their anatomy Physiology = Function WHAT the body parts do From the Greek physio meaning “nature” and ology meaning “the study of” Studying of the “nature” of an organ
The Skeletal System Anatomy Bones, cartilages, ligaments, joints Physiology Supports the body Helps movement Helps protect
The Nervous System Anatomy: Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sensory receptors Physiology: Controls the body Send messages to the brain
The Digestive System Anatomy: Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum Physiology: Break down the food we eat into useful materials Get rid of the waste
Read more about each system: Skeletal System (pg. 4) Nervous System (pg. 4) Digestive System (pg. 7) When you have finished reading, work on the KWL worksheet Write about what you… Know Want to know Learned Reading Assignment
Classwork Organ system diagram Draw the three systems we covered today on the handout Use a different color for each system Label the important structures (anatomy) Say what they do (physiology)