Lab 2 HW
The cardiovascular system
Transports blood throughout the body
The respiratory system
Continuously supplies oxygen to the blood while removing carbon dioxide
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
He spleen, thymus, and tonsils are all part of the ____ system
Lymphatic/immune
The body system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and maintains homeostasis by generating electrical signals.
Nervous
The integumentary system
Protects the deep organs from injury and drying out
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
The ________ and ________ are part of the respiratory system.
alveoli, trachea
The thin muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities is the _____.
diaphragm
The pancreas belongs to the endocrine system, and is an accessory organ of this organ system.
digestive
The stomach belongs to this organ system.
digestive
Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the ____ system that helps in maintaining homeostasis
endocrine
The thyroid gland belongs to this organ system.
endocrine
This organ is a large muscular tube that ends at the anus.
large intestine
The major function of this body system is to keep us healthy by protecting us from foreign substances and pathogens
lymphatic/immunity
This body system is an essential companion to the cardiovascular system because it picks up leaked fluid from the blood vessels and returns it to the blood
lymphatic/immunity
The major organs of this system allow you to draw, play tennis, dance, and frown.
muscular
the ________ system is responsible for maintaining homeostasis of the body via rapid transmission of electrical signals
nervous
The small intestine is an example of a(n) ____, because it is composed of two or more tissue types that perform a particular function for the body.
organ
These organs belong to two organ systems.
ovaries and testes
Bones and joints belong to this organ system.
skeletal
The major organs of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the heart and lungs, reside in the ____ cavity
thoracic
Name the body system that eliminates nitrogen-containing wastes from the body.
urinary
The kidneys are part of the _____ system.
urinary
Which of the following is an organ system?
urinary
Which two body systems contribute to acid-base balance of blood?
urinary and respiratory
