Organ Systems and Disorders Flashcards
What is the basic function of the integumentary system
Covers and protects the body. Glands help control body temperature.
What is the basic function of the skeletal system
It provides support and protects the body. It also allows movement.
What is the basic function of the muscular system
It works with the skeletal system to provide movement. It also moves materials within the body.
What is the basic function of the respiratory system
It exchanges gases
What is the basic function of the circulatory system
To transport materials such as oxygen nutrients hormones and waste within the body
What is the basic function of the nervous system
It controls body functions and coordinates responses and activities
What is the basic function of the excretory system
To eliminate waste
What is the basic function of the reproductive system
Reproduction
What is the basic function of the lymphatic system
Protects the body from disease. Circulates fluid called lymph. Absorbs and transports fats.
What is the primary function of the digestive system
Ingestion, digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of waste
What is the basic function of the endocrine system
It controls growth, development, and metabolism
What is asthma
A chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. It causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing
What is heartburn
It is caused by acid reflux when stomach acid splashes from the stomach into the esophagus. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the chest just behind the breastbone.
What is lactose intolerance
The inability to fully digest the sugars in milk. It results in diarrhea, gas, and bloating after eating or drinking dairy products
What is diabetes
When the body either cannot produce insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it produces. This can lead to high blood sugar levels, which can damage organs, blood vessels, and nerves.
