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Body Systems
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For each system list: Function Structure (important parts of the body) How to take care of this system Problems with this system (disease and disorders)
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Skeletal System - Function Protects your internal organs Supports your body (upper body and head) Movement (so your muscles can act) Store minerals (calcium, phosphorous) Bone marrow produces new red and white blood cells
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Skeletal System - Parts Page 1 of Body Systems packet Important parts to note: –Phalanges –Femur –Patella –Tibia –Fibula
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Skeletal System - Care Eat foods that contain calcium and vitamin D Regular physical activity Wearing protective gear
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Skeletal System - Problems Arthritis* Dislocation Fracture Osteoporosis* Rheumatoid arthritis Scoliosis* Sprain (injury to what??)*
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Muscular System – Function Your muscles are always at work –Voluntary Under conscious control –Involuntary Without your conscious controlling them
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Muscular System - Parts Smooth muscle Skeletal muscle Cardiac muscle See also page 2 and 3 in packet –Deltoid –Gastrocnemius –Trapezius
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Muscular System - Care Regular physical activity helps keep muscles toned and healthy Practicing good posture Wearing safety equipment
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Muscular System - Problems Bruise (contusion) Hernia Muscular dystrophy Strain (injury to what??)
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Nervous System - Function Coordinates all of the activities in your body (communication between the brain and all other areas of the body)
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Nervous System - Parts Brain Spinal cord Nerves
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Nervous System - Care Wear a helmet Before diving, check the water depth Wear a safety belt
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Nervous System - Problems Alzheimers disease Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa Cerebral palsy Dementia Epilepsy Heatstroke Hypothermia Multiple sclerosis Paralysis Parkinson’s disease Reye’s syndrome Seizure
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Cardiovascular System - Function To circulate blood so all cells of the body are nourished
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Cardiovascular System - Parts Heart Blood Blood vessels –Arteries vs. veins
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Cardiovascular System - Care EXERCISE!
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Cardiovascular System - Problems Anemia Aneurysm Angina pectoris Arrhythmia Atherosclerosis Heart attack Hemophilia* Hypertension Leukemia Shock Stroke
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Lymphatic System - Function Fights infections; key role in body’s immunity to disease Network of vessels that help maintain the balance of fluids in the spaces between cells Supports cardiovascular system
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Lymphatic System - Parts Lymph –Clear fluid that fills space around body cells Lymphocytes –Specialized white blood cells that provide the body with immunity B cells T cells
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Lymphatic System - Care Follow a well-balanced diet Maintain healthy weight Participate in regular aerobic exercise Avoid tobacco Avoid illegal drugs
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Lymphatic System - Problems Hodgkin’s disease Tonsillitis Anemia (but more so with CV system)
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Respiratory System - Function Respiration – –The exchange of gases between the body and the environment External Internal
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Respiratory System - Parts Page 5 in the packet –Diaphram
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Respiratory System - Care Do not smoke Regular physical activity
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Respiratory System - Problems Asthma Bronchitis COPD Emphysema* Pneumonia Sinusitis Strep throat Tuberculosis*
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Digestive System – Function Digestion –The mechanical and chemical breakdown of foods for use by the body’s cells Absorption –The passage of digested food from the digestive tract into the cardiovascular system Elimination –The expulsion of undigested food or body wastes
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Digestive System – Parts See page 6 of body systems packet Ones to note: –Epiglottis –Liver –Gall bladder –Large/small intestine
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Digestive System – Care Follow a well-balanced diet that includes a variety of foods that are low in fat and high in fiber Wash your hands before preparing a meal Eat slowly and chew food thoroughly Drink at least 8-ounce glasses a day
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Digestive System – Problems Appendicitis Botulism Cirrhosis Colitis Constipation Crohn’s disease Heartburn Hepatitis Jaudice Peptic ulcer
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Urinary System – Function Filter waste and extra fluid from the blood
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Urinary System – Parts Kidney Bladder Ureter Urethra Reproductive parts
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Urinary System – Care Drink water! Well-balanced diet Practice good hygiene and good personal care Have regular medical check-ups
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Urinary System – Problems Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder)* Incontinence* Trichomoniasis* Urethritis*
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Endocrine System – Function Secrete hormones into glands –Hormones are chemical substances that are produced in the glands and help regulate many of your body’s functions
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Endocrine System – Parts Pituitary gland (master gland) Thyroid Parathyroid Pancreas Adrenal glands Testes Ovaries
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Endocrine System – Care Eat nutritious meals Get enough sleep Avoid stress
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Endocrine System – Problems Amenorrhea Diabetes Hypertension Hypoglycemia Sterility
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Skin System - Problems Abrasion Burns Dandruff Frostbite Lice Melanoma* Poison ivy
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Immune System – Problems Allergy Autoimmune disease AIDS/HIV*
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Eye Care - Problems Conjuctivitis Teeth and Mouth – Problems Leukoplakia Tooth decay
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