Activity 2. Organ-System Level

MARQUEZ, John Rei M. - Activity 2: Organ-System Level

MARQUEZ, John Rei M. - Activity 2: Organ-System Level

by John Rei Marquez -
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1) What are the organs that constitute each of the organ-systems above?

The basic organs that constitute each of the organ systems are as follows:

1. Cardiovascular / Circulatory System

  • Heart
  • Blood vessels (arteries and veins)
  • The blood itself

2. Lymphatic / Immune System

  • Lymph vessels
  • Lymph nodes
  • Lymph ducts
  • Various glands 
  • Bone marrow
  • Thymus
  • Spleen
  • Adenoids
  • Tonsils

3. Respiratory System

  • Lungs
  • Trachea (windpipe)
  • Airways of the respiratory tree

4. Integumentary system

  • Skin
  • Sweat glands
  • Hair follicles
  • Nails
  • Nerves

5. Endocrine System

  • Adrenal glands
  • Hypothalamus
  • Pancreas
  • Parathyroid glands
  • Pineal gland
  • Pituitary glands
  • Thymus
  • Thyroid glands

6. Digestive System

  • Mouth
  • Esophagus
  • Stomach
  • Small intestine
  • Large intestine
  • Rectum
  • Anus
  • Pancreas
  • Gallbladder
  • Liver

7. Urinary System

  • Kidneys
  • Ureters
  • Bladder
  • Urethra

8. Muscular System

  • Skeletal muscle 
  • Smooth muscle 
  • Cardiac muscle 
  • Connective tissues

9. Skeletal System

  • Bones
  • Cartilages
  • Joints
  • Ligaments
  • Tendons
  • Teeth

10. Nervous System

  • Brain
  • Spinal cord
  • Nerves

11. Reproductive System

  • Male gonads (testes) and respective parts
  • Female gonads (ovaries) and respective parts

 

2) Which organ systems function to regulate acid-base balance in body fluid?

The organ systems that regulate the acid-base balance in body fluid are the cardiovascular, urinary, and respiratory systems.