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
