Organ Systems Overview exercise 2 REVIEW
organs of the reproductive system
Male: testes, scrotum, penis Female: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina
organs of skeletal system
bones, tendons, cartilages
name two main organ systems that communicate within the body to maintain homeostasis. Explain their different control mechanisms
endocrine- produce hormones to respond to change nervous- sends signals through the body to respond to change
Organs of the Integumentary System
epidermal and dermal regions; cutaneous sense organs and glands
List the four primary tissue types
epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
explain why an artery is an organ
it is made of more than one tissue (muscle & epithelial) type and serves specific functions
explain the role that the skeletal system plays in facilitating cardiovascular system function
it keeps passage ways open for the cardiovascular system to pump blood through
organs of the urinary system
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Organs of the digestive system
liver, large intestine, rectum
the mother of a child scheduled to receive a thymectomy asks you whether there will be any side effects form the removal of the gland. which two organ systems would you mention?
lymphatic because T-cells mature in the thymus and cardiovascular because the thymus sits on the heart
organs of the endocrine system
pancreas, pituitary, adrenal glands
untreated diabetes mellitus can lead to a condition in which the blood is more acidic than normal. name two organ systems that play the largest role in compensating for acid-base imbalances.
respiratory blows off excess CO2 which raises blood pH urinary pees excess acid out
name the cells that are produced by the testes and ovaries
sperm and ovum
individuals with asplenia are missing their spleen or have a spleen that doesn't function well. It is recommended that these patients talk to their doctor about vaccines that are indicated for their health condition. Explain how this recommendation correlates to their chronic health condition.
the spleen affects the immune system, spleen is an organ in the lymphatic system
organs of the lymphatic system
thymus, spleen, lymphatic vessels
organs of the respiratory system
trachea, bronchi, lungs