Body System And Diseases Worksheet
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).
| System | Organs in the System | Function of the System | Major Diseases Afflicting the System | Reference(s) |
| 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
|
Immune System and Disorders (n.d). Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/immunesystemanddisorders.html |
| Required:
Nervous system |
· | · | · | · |
| Required:
Cardiovascular system |
· | · | · | · |
| Required:
Endocrine system |
· | · | · | · |
| Required:
Respiratory system |
· | · | · | · |
| Required:
Musculoskeletal system |
· | · | · | · |
| Required:
Digestive system |
· | · | · | · |
| Optional:
Lymphatic system |
· | · | · | · |
| Optional:
Urinary system |
· | · | · | · |
| Optional:
Reproductive system |
· | · | · | · |
| Optional:
Integumentary system |
· | · | · | · |
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 & Guides page (citation generator, sample paper) for appropriate APA formatting resources.
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