Body Systems: Disease, Trauma, & Congenital Defects
Veins
blood vessels which lead away from the heart toward tissues
Arteriosclerosis
build up of deposits on the walls of arteries; also known as "hardening of the arteries"
Congenital Defect
defect of fault in the body which occurs at birth
Respiratory System
System of organs and structures which transports oxygen and waste products to cells in the body; includes lungs, mouth, nose, and trachea
Excretory System
System of organs which includes the kidney, bladder and skin, which removes waste products in the body
Organ
group of tissues working together to preform a particular function in the body
Disease
illness or a disorder of the human body with a specific set of symptoms
Tissue
many cells working together to accomplish a task in the body
Body System
organs which work together to preform a function in the body
Trauma
physical injury to the human body
Aging
process of growing older in the human body
Hormone
Chemical messenger in the body produced by glands
Arteries
Blood vessels which lead away from the heart toward tissues
Cardiovascular System
Body System which includes blood vessels and heart and transports materials throughout the body
Gland
Body structure which produces hormones; includes pancreas, pituitary, adreanl
Immune System
Body system which helps to fight illness; includes white blood cells, spleen and lymph nodes
Reproductive System
System in the body which includes organs such as the uterus, ovaries, testes and penis, which functions to bring together egg and sperm cell for the purpose of procreation
Trachea
Tube which supplies air into the lungs; also known as the windpipe
Capillaries
small blood vessels which connect arteries and veins
Cell
smallest functional unit of a living thing
Homeostasis
stable set of conditions an organism needs to survive
Musculoskeletal System
system of organs which provides support and movement to the body; includes muscles and bones
Integumentary System
system of organs which works to protect the body; includes skin, hair and nails
Nervous System
system of organs, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves, which senses the world around us and sends messages throughout the body
Digestive System
system of organs, including the mouth, stomach, small and large intestines, and liver, which works to break food down into nutrients for absorption
Endocrine System
system which includes the glands in the body which works to secrete hormones
Menopause
time in the female body when egg release ceases
Epithelial Tissue
tissue lining and covering parts other body
Connective Tissue
tissue which supports and connects part of the body
Atrophy
when body structures (such as tissues or cells) lose mass over time