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Body Systems
The functions, parts, problems, and healthful tips for 7 of the the body systems
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Health Care
10th Grade
12/08/2011

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Function of Lymphatic System
Definition
Fights infection and protects body from pathogens
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Parts of Lymphatic System
Definition
  • Capillaries 
  • Lymph
  • Arteries
  • Veins
  • Lymphnodes
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Problems of Lymphatic Systems
Definition
  • Tonsilitis
  • Immune Deficiency
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Ways to keep the Lymphatic system healthy
Definition
  • Exercise
  • Healthy Diet
  • Regular check ups
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Function of Skeletal system
Definition
Protects inner organs and from injuries; provides structure; stores calcium and fats; makes blood; allows movement
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Parts of  Skeletal system
Definition

Outer hard layer

sponge like layer

red bone marrow

yellow bone marrow

Connective tissues: ligaments, tendons

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Problems of skeletal systems
Definition
  • Scoliosis
  • Oesteoprosis
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Do's for skeletal system
Definition
  • Eat calcium enriched foods
  • Exercise
  • Weight training
  • Protective sports wear
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Function of digestive system
Definition
to digest food; absorb nutrients; and eliminate waste
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Parts of Digestive system
Definition
  • Mouth
  • Esophagus
  • Stomach
  • Intestines
  • Pancreas
  • Liver
  • gallbladder
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Problems of Digestive system
Definition
  • Indegestive
  • heart burn
  • Acid Reflux
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Do's of digestive system
Definition
  • Healthy Diet high in fiber
  • No spicy foods
  • Drink plently of water
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Function of skin system
Definition

Protection from bacteria; Temperature Control; Sensations

 

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Parts of skin system
Definition
  • Epidermis
  • Dermis
  • Subcutaneous layer

 

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Problems of skin system
Definition
  • Acne
  • Rashes
  • Blisters
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Do's of Skin System
Definition
  • Plently of sleep
  • Take showers
  • Sun block

 

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Function of Cardio Vascular/ Circulatory system
Definition
Carries nutrients and oxygens in blood. Also removes watse
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Parts of Cardio Vascular system
Definition
  • Hearts
  • Veins
  • Arteries
  • Blood
  • Blood vessels
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Problems of Cardio vascular system
Definition
  • Heart Attack
  • Blood clots
  • Leukemia
  • Hemophilia
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Do's of  Cardio vascular
Definition
  • Eat well
  • Exercise
  • Maintain a healthy weight
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Function of Nervous System
Definition
Allows communication to body parts; Stores information
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Parts of  Nervous System
Definition
  • Central System; Brain & Spinal Cord
  • Peripheral Systems; Brain Stem & Nervous Cord *gathers info

 

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Problems of nervous system
Definition
  • Head Injuries
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Headaches
  • Meningitis
  • Epilepsy
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Seizure
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Do's of nervous system
Definition
  • well balanced diet
  • exercise
  • wearing a helmet
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Function of Excretory system
Definition
to remove waste from the body
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Parts of excretory system
Definition
  • Liver
  • Kidneys
  • Urethra
  • Ureters
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Problems of ecretory system
Definition
  • Cystitis
  • Kidney stones
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Do's of excretory system
Definition
  • Drink 64 oz of water
  • Personal hygiene
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Function of Repiratory system
Definition
To filter air and provide oxygen to other systems; Exchange of gases
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Parts of Respiratory system
Definition
  • Epiglottis
  • Larynx
  • Trachea
  • Diaphragm
  • Bronchia
  • Lungs
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Problems of respiratory system
Definition
  • Bronchitis
  • Tubercolosis
  • Asthma
  • Pneumonia
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