Exercise 2

Label each of the organs at the end of the supplied leader lines.

(all that. learn it)

skeletal system

BONES, CARTILAGES, TENDONS

integumentary system

EPIDERMIS, DERMIS, CUTANEOUS SENSE ORGANS

spinal

SPINAL CORD

thoracic

ESOPAHGUS HEART TRACHEA

digestive system

ESOPHAGUS, LARGE INTESTINE, RECTUM

Name the cells that are produced by the testes and ovaries.

Gametes

Individuals with asplenia are missing their spleen or have a spleen that doesn't function well. Why is it recommended that these patients talk to their doctor about vaccines that are indicated for their health?

Individuals with asplenia have a decreased or absent splenic filtration system and a decreased amount of antibody, placing them at risk for infection

The mother of a child scheduled to receive a thymectomy (removal of the thymus gland) asks you whether there will be any side effects from the removal of the gland. Which two organ systems would you mention in your explanation?

Lymphatic and endocrine

muscular system

MUSCLES OF THE THIGH, POSTURAL MUSCLES

endocrine system

PANCREAS, PITUITARY, ADRENALS

Untreated diabetes mellitus can lead to a condition in which the blood is more acidic than normal. What two organ systems play the largest role in compensating for acid-base imbalances?

Respiratory and urinary

abdominopelvic

STOMACH LARGE INTESTINE LIVER URINARY BLADDER RECTUM

reproductive system

TESTES, DUCTUS, DEFERENS, URETHRA

respiratory system

TRACHEA, BRONCHI, ALVEOLI

Name the two main organ systems that communicate within the body to maintain homeostasis. Briefly explain their different control mech...

The endocrine and central nervous systems are the major control systems for regulating homeostasis (Tortora and Anagnostakos, 2003) (Fig 2). The endocrine system consists of a series of glands that secrete chemical regulators (hormones).

Explain why an artery is an organ

because it is a distinct structure composed of several different tissue types: epithelial, muscle and nerve

List the four primary tissue types

connective tissue, epithelial tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue

Explain the role that the skeletal system plays in facilitating cardiovascular system function

creates red blood cells which the circulatory system transports

lymphatic/immunity system

thymus, spleen, lymphatic vessels