Unit 3- Basic Body Systems
The Body Systems- A group of cells, tissues and organs,
coordinated to maintain life
To help us observe the effects of medications on our residents,
we need to understand the effects of medications on the
body systems. Use the "Body System Guide" from the email
and be sure to review the Unit 3 curriculum. Also focus
on the diseases of the cardiovascular system and respiratory system,
as meds are often prescribed for these common conditions.
The body system study guide from the email attachment clarifies
all you need to know for the actual Unit 3 quiz
Body Systems overview
Cardiovascular- blood circulation
parts- Heart, blood, vessels-
vessels- transport channels:
arteries take blood away from the heart
veins bring blood back to the heart
capillaries are tiny connectors between arteries and veins
function- delivers oxygen, fluids and nutrients
abnormal function-
- CHF- congestive heart failure- poor circulation, leading to swelling
- HTN- hypertension
- CAD- coronary artery disease
- CVA- cerebral vascular accident/stroke
Respiratory- breathing
parts- lungs
function- breathing
abnormal function-
- COPD
- Asthma
- pneumonia
- Common cold
- URI- upper respiratory infection
Digestion- breaks down food
parts- Stomach, esophagus, intestines
function- Nutrition- breaks down and transports food, removes waste
abnormal function-
Nausea,
vomiting
diarrhea
Dysphagia- difficulty swallowing
Integumentary- skin
parts-
- Epidermis- external layer
- Dermis- mid layer
- Subcutaneous- inner layer
function- Protects the body from germs, insulates for hydration and
temperature/ thermoregulation
abnormal function-
- Epidermis- Sunburn
- Dermis- minor cut
- Subcutaneous- deep wound
Nervous- electrical director
parts- Brain, spinal cord, nerves, neurons
function-Neurotransmission, communication, coordination
Abnormal function-
Seizure- abnormal brain cell activity
affecting muscle tone
Endocrine- chemical director
parts- Regulation glands produce insulin
function- to control blood sugar
abnormal function- Diabetes/ glycemia
- Hypo- low
- Hyper- high
Diabetes can be hereditary
Lymphatic- natural immunity
parts- Lymph nodes and vessels
function- immunity
abnormal function- lymphedema
Urinary- waste fluid regulator
Your residents may be incontinent of urine: insufficient control of urine or stool
parts- Kidneys, ureter, bladder, urethra
function- waste fluid regulation urinary incontinence
abnormal function- incontinence
Skeletal- structure
parts- 200 bones in the adult human
function- body structure, organ protection
abnormal function- fracture
Muscular- movement
parts-
- Cardiac muscle- heart
- Skeletal muscle-muscle to bone
- Smooth muscle- lines hollow organs
function- movement
abnormal function-
- Sprain- soft tissue/ skeletal muscle injury
Reproductive- birth control
Be sure you understand how to give birth control tablets correctly to protect
your client from possible pregnancy