Organ System Overview PDF

ORGAN SYSTEM OVERVIEW What is Organ System? - are groups of organs within the body working together as a unit to carry out specific tasks or functions within the organisms. Homeostatic Imbalance - word use in Human ANAPHY instead of “Illnesses”. Human body is divided into eleven organ system....

ORGAN SYSTEM OVERVIEW What is Organ System? - are groups of organs within the body working together as a unit to carry out specific tasks or functions within the organisms. Homeostatic Imbalance - word use in Human ANAPHY instead of “Illnesses”. Human body is divided into eleven organ system. No organ system functions independently. 1. INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM - Collagen depleted and human can take collagen at the age of 20. - Skin is the largest organ in the body. - Approximately skin ranges 2 square meters. - 16% of the body weight is Integumentary System. - Functions: External covering, first line of defense, and maintaining moisture - It is essential for Vitamin D synthesis. - Sun helps to activate Vitamin B. - Regulates body temperature. - Protects us from deep tissues injuries and maintain sensory receptors. - Consist of Skin, Hair and Nails. - Congestive Heart Failure is symptoms of Clubbing of Nail. SKINTERESTING INFORMATION! - Skin shed off and renew every 28 days. - Start aging at the age of 20. - At the age of 25 collagen levels starts to deplete which result in fine lines and wrinkles. - Your skin contains 1000 species of bacteria. ▪ Staphylococcus ▪ Enterobacteria ▪ Klebsiella ▪ E. coli ▪ Proteus species 2. SKELETAL SYSTEM -