body systems

Question 1

what are the body systems?

Answer 1

endocrine
nervous
musculo-skeletal
respiratory
circulatory

Question 2

what is the endocrine system?

Answer 2

made up of glands that produce and secrete hormones

Question 3

what diseases/ conditions impact the endocrine system?

Answer 3

diabetes
hypo & hyperthyroidism

Question 4

what is the nervous system?

Answer 4

communication of information via nerves around the body

Question 5

what diseases/ conditions impact the nervous system?

Answer 5

Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s

Question 6

what is musculoskeletal system?

Answer 6

supporting the body and everyday movements

Question 7

what diseases/ conditions impact the musculoskeletal system?

Answer 7

rheumatoid arthritis
osteoporosis

Question 8

what is the respiratory system?

Answer 8

breathing; allows gaseous exchange
(oxygen, carbon dioxide)

Question 9

what diseases/ conditions impact the respiratory system?

Answer 9

asthma
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Question 10

what is the circulatory system?

Answer 10

circulating blood around the body