THE BODY ORGAN SYSTEM!

GETTING STARTED!

•WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT

BODY ORGAN SYSTEM?

Name all possible systems that you know

*DO NOT LOOK IT UP!*

IntegumentaryDenotation: Forms the external body covering; protects deeper tissue from injury; synthesizes vitamin D; location of cutaneous (pain, pressure, etc.) receptors, sweat and oil glands.

Connotation:

•Simply known as "skin"

SkeletalDenotation: Protects and supports body organs; provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement; blood cells are formed within bones; stores minerals

Connotation

•Obviously skeleton/bone

MuscularDenotation:

Allows manipulation of the environment locomotion, and facial expression; maintains posture; produces heat

Connotation

•Basically muscles (sexiest body system)....

*He's so HAWT!* --->

NervousDenotation:

Fast-acting control system of the body; responds to internal and external changes by activating appropriate muscles and glands

Connatation

•Nervous = nerves (doesn't take a genious to figure this out)•The brain also play a MAJOR part with the nervous system

*Now don't get too excited cuz we are not going into details about this now!*

EndocrineDenotation:

Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth,reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells

Connotation

•System that's incharge of the body's chemical regulations and productions

*DID YOU KNOW THATMOST PEOPLE USE THE TERM "METABOLISM"INCORRECTLY?!*

CardiovascularDenotation:

Blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, etc.; the heart pumps blood

Connotation

•The denotation says it all! Basically a system consists of millions of blood vessels which help transport products throughout the body

*Sucky connotation.....e.e*

LymphaticDenotation:

Picks up fluid from blood vessels and returns it to blood; disposes of debris in the lymphatic stream; houses white blood cells involved in immunity

Connotation

•Associate with lymph nodes•Part of immune system•Located in the main sweat glands region

Any probs with this system = you will not be immune to sickness/disease...*Ever heard of Bubonic Plague?*

RespiratoryDenotation:

Keeps blood constantly supplied with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide; the gaseous exchanges occue through the walls of the air sacs of the lungs

Connotation

•Air system?•Responsible for O intake and the release of CO2

*Did you know that if you are unable to breathe through the mouth and nose... just poke a hole in your throat and you'll live!*

DigestiveDenotation:

Breaks food down into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells; indigestible foodstuff are eliminated as feces

Connotation

•System that breaks down food (different chemical reactions & acids are responsible for this) and discard food that cannot be digested through excretion

*Did you know a cow have 5 stomachs?*

UrinaryDenotation:

Eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body; regulates water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance of the blood

Connotation

•Yes, urine.....

*Is purified urine drinkable?*

Reproduction(M/F)Denotation:

It's 1 long paragraph.... this is self explanatory

Connotation

•System design to reproduce•Males & Females have differ reproduction system•Relates with urinary system

*Need better visual? Watch/check out a vid on how seahorses mate*

UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT

In one to two paragraph summarize what you have LEARN today and how does this relates to your body.

Then, go on quizstar make an account as student..find your class: BLAH and take the quiz. ALL rules are explained on the quiz page. YOU HAVE EXACTLY 10MIN TO COMPLATE THE QUIZ!