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If a patient is experiencing difficulties regulating their body temperature and maintaining a sense of touch, which system is most likely affected?
If a patient is experiencing difficulties regulating their body temperature and maintaining a sense of touch, which system is most likely affected?
- Excretory system
- Integumentary system (correct)
- Skeletal system
- Endocrine system
Which of the following scenarios would indicate a malfunction within the endocrine system?
Which of the following scenarios would indicate a malfunction within the endocrine system?
- Compromised physical barrier, leading to increased susceptibility to infections
- Sudden changes in mood and energy levels, coupled with stunted growth. (correct)
- Inability to filter waste products from the blood efficiently.
- Inefficient oxygen and nutrient transport to the body's tissues.
A doctor discovers a patient's hormone production is abnormal. Which organ should the doctor examine first?
A doctor discovers a patient's hormone production is abnormal. Which organ should the doctor examine first?
- Kidneys
- Bladder
- Skin
- Thyroid (correct)
If a person is having trouble removing non-solid waste, which of the following systems is likely to be the cause?
If a person is having trouble removing non-solid waste, which of the following systems is likely to be the cause?
How would damage to the integumentary system impact other bodily functions?
How would damage to the integumentary system impact other bodily functions?
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Excretory System Function
Excretory System Function
Non-solid waste removal from the body.
Excretory System Structures
Excretory System Structures
Includes sweat glands, bladder and kidneys.
Endocrine System Function
Endocrine System Function
Controls metabolism, energy, growth, and mood through hormones.
Endocrine System Structures
Endocrine System Structures
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Integumentary System Function
Integumentary System Function
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Study Notes
- The text defines and describes several body systems, including their structures and functions
Excretory System
- Structure includes glands, bladder, sweat glands, urine, and kidneys
- Eliminates non-solid waste from the body through multiple pathways
Endocrine System
- The structure includes the thyroid and other glands
- Thyroid is drawn as a visual diagram with an arrow indicating its role in making sure cells in the body are working
- Function: Hormones control and coordinate your metabolism, energy level, regulate growth, response to injury and stress and impacts mood
Integumentary System
- Structure includes skin, hair, and nails
- Skin: The largest organ
- Skin accounts for 15-16% of body weight
- Function: Protects the body, provides a sense of touch, and regulates temperature
- Skin has three layers
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Description
Overview of three major body systems: excretory, endocrine, and integumentary system. Covers the structure and function of each system, including key components. Examples include the thyroid gland, skin, hair, and nails.
