Body Systems (Children)

Body SystemsDiya Mistry

Table of ContentsIntegumentaryMusculoskeletalNervousSpecial SensesCardiovascularDigestiveRespiratoryUrinaryReproductive

IntegumentaryFunction- it protects your skin from harmful UV rays, with that it makes Vitamin D in yourbody, and controls your body temp. Structures Jobs Epidermis: layer that protects the skin. Dermatologist: someone who treats Dermis: contains all the blood vessels. the skin, or the disorders with it. Hypodermis: anchors skin to the underlying Oncologist: is someone who treats structures. and deals with cancer treatments, thatDiseases could deal with the skin as well.Cancer- a group of abnormal growing cells.Dermatitis- inflammation of the skin, that is Table of Contentscaused by a lot of irritation.

MusculoskeletalFunction- is made up of organs that binds them all together, and allows support of the body,and movement of the body.Structure JobsMuscles: allows for the movement Rheumatologist: someone who treatsin the body, and gives you a great musculoskeletal diseases.posture. Orthopedist: someone who treats the abnormalitiesBones: allow the ability to have with the bones.support in your body, and is wherethe blood marrow is located . Diseases Table of Contents Lordosis: inner curvature of the spine. Osteoporosis: thinning of the bones,which results in weak bones.

NervousFunction- The function of this system is, with the brain is to coordinate and controls all bodily activities. When thebrain ceases functioning the body stops. Function Jobs Brain: is the major control network, and enables EEG tech - records the electrical activity of the communication throughout the brain for diagnosis. body. Spinal Cord: connects the Recreational Therapist- uses creative arts and nervous system to the rest of other fine arts activity to improves patient's mental well-being. the body.Table of Contents Diseases Alzheimer's Disease- is a degenerative changes in the brain that can lead to memory loss and personality changes. Encephalitis- inflammation of the brain.

Special SensesFunction- The eyes and the ears are sensory receptor organs, and important to pertain toour senses.Structures JobsEye: has parts together to produce clear Audiologist- specializes with the hearing instruments, andvision. impairment of hearing.Ear: has parts together to produce clearhearing, and audible listening. Ophthalmologist- specializes in the diseases/disorders and diagnosis of the eye.Diseases Table of ContentsBlepharoptosis- is the drooping of the upper eyelid.Ectropion- is the eversion of the eyelid.

CardiovascularFunctionThe structures work together to supply all body tissues with oxygen and nutrients, and to transport cellular waste toorgans who have the function to remove it. Health associates Structures Cardiologist: specializes in diagnosis or Heart: is an organ that pumps blood treatments, and disorders of the heart. throughout the body, and is the most major organ. Hematologist: specializes in the treatment of the diagnosis and disorders of the blood and blood forming vessels. Diseases and Abnormal Conditions Endocarditis: inflammation of the inner lining of the heart. Angiitis: inflammation of the blood vessel.Table of Contents

DigestiveFunctionIs responsible for the intake and digestion of food, absorption of nutrients from the digestion of food, elimination of solid waste productsHealth Occupations PathologyOrthodontist- is a dental specialist in the prevention of Halitosis - basically is bad breath, may be causedcorrection of abnormalities in the positioning of the teeth. by gastric disordersPeriodontist- a dental specialist who treats the abnormal Pyrosis- also known as heartburn, is the burningtissue surrounding the teeth. sensation caused by return of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus Structures Stomach- digests all your food Table of Contents by breaking it down, with chemical energy Esophagus- lets your food travel down a tube, an d down to your stomach

RespiratoryFunctionBrings oxygen rich air into our body, and exits out carbon dioxide, produces airflow through larynx to make speech possible. Health Occupations Diseases and abnormal conditions Otolaryngologist- specializes in the treatment and Bronchiectasis - abnormal enlargement of the disorders of the larynx, throat and ear. bronchi Pulmonologist- Specializes in the treatment and Influenza- (flu) contagious viral infection of the disorders of the diagnosis of the lungs respiratory system. Structures Table of Contents Lungs- helps with the oxygen that we breath in, transport to the red blood cells or the blood. Bronchioles- helps transport our air through the passageways of our nose and mouth.

UrinaryFunctionMainly does the job of maintaining homeostasis, maintains the proper balance of water and salt, converts waste into fluids. Health Occupations Nephrologists - is a doctor that treats the diseases, and the conditions of the kidney. Urologist- is a doctor that treats any condition Diseases dealing with the urinary system. Anuria- the complete suppression of urine formation by the kidneys. Structures Kidney- helps removes waste products, and Pyelitis- inflammation of the renal pelvis balances fluid in the body. Urinary bladder- stores the fluid going to Table of Contents waste.

ReproductiveFunctionThe main function of the system is to produce a million of sperm cells, and to unite with the egg to produce a new life.Health Occupations PathologyUrologist - someone who specializes in the urinary Balanitis- inflammation of the glans.system, mostly of females. Anorchism- the absence of one or both of the testicles.Gynecologist- a doctor who specializes in thefemale reproductive system, and their genital tract.Table of Contents