body system and diseases worksheet
HCS/245 v9
Body Systems and Diseases
HCS/245 v9
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Body Systems and Diseases
Complete the table below for the required systems listed. Be sure to add the following requirements for each column:
· Organs in the system: List 4 to 6 of the main organs of each body system.
· Function of the system: Write 1 or 2 sentences explaining the function of the system itself in your own words.
· Major diseases afflicting the system: Write a short list of 5 to 6 major diseases that afflict each system.
· Reference(s): Include APA cited reference(s).
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Organs in the System |
Function of the System |
Major Diseases Afflicting the System |
Reference(s) |
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Example: Immune System |
· Thymus · Lymph nodes · Skin · Tonsils · Bone marrow · Spleen |
· Protects the body from disease and infection by defending against, attacking, and removing pathogens · Removes debris from the body, such as dead cells |
· Hay fever · Asthma · Urticaria (hives) · Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) · Rheumatic fever · Rheumatoid arthritis
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Immune System and Disorders (n.d). Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/immunesystemanddisorders.html |
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Required: Nervous system |
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Required: Cardiovascular system |
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Required: Endocrine system |
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Required: Respiratory system |
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Required: Musculoskeletal system |
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Required: Digestive system |
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Optional: Lymphatic system |
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Optional: Urinary system |
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Optional: Reproductive system |
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Optional: Integumentary system |
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Cite at least 1 reputable reference for each of the required body systems in your chart. Reputable references include trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, a textbook, or other sources of similar quality.
Format your references used in your chart according to APA guidelines. Use the Center for Writing Excellence Tutorials & Guides page (citation generator, sample paper) for appropriate APA formatting resources.
Submit your assignment.
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