Human Body Systems Project 2015-16
DESCRIPTION & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. You will design a project about the major human body systems.
2. You will be working independently. (Not a group project)
3. This is project shall be kept in a folder/binder. This project description and grading rubric will need to be
included. Once the first section is turned in; all others should be placed in same folder (Do not remove
sections; the end product will be an accumulation of all body systems.
4. Draw means DRAW (so if it doesn’t say DRAW…you may use a print-out). Be creative and use color!
5. Be sure you understand the terms you are using. You may be asked to explain what you wrote if your
understanding is unclear.
6. This assignment sheet will be available for you on the website, extras will NOT be given.
7. Specific sections will be due approximately the 3rd Friday of each month.
8. Sources to include Diversified Health Occupations (DHO) 7 th Ed.) as well as internet
Don’t plagiarize, don’t cut and paste, and don’t pretend that someone else’s writing is yours!
ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Skeletal System
1. List and describe 5 functions of the system and explain how this system works to maintain homeostasis.
2. Explain how bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons and nerves work together to enable movement.
3. Draw/trace skeleton posterior and anterior view.(DHO fig. 7-20) Label @ least 25 bones
4. Explain at least 1 major disease that occurs within this system, include:

A brief description

Signs and symptoms

Who is most affected by it? How many people? How often?

Treatment options

Is it preventable? If so, how?
ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE: OCTOBER 16, 2015
Muscular System
1. List and describe 4 functions of the system and explain how this system works to maintain homeostasis.
2. List & describe the 3 types of muscle tissue.
3. Draw/trace fig. 7-26 both anterior and posterior. Label @ least 25 muscles.
4. Explain at least 1 major disease that occurs within this system, include:

A brief description

Signs and symptoms

Who is most affected by it? How many people? How often?

Treatment options

Is it preventable? If so, how?
ASSIGNMENT 3 DUE: NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Digestive System
1. List & describe the functions of the organs in the digestive system, including: mouth, esophagus, stomach,
small intestine, large intestine, anus, liver, pancreas and gallbladder.
2. Draw/trace, color, and label the digestive system figure 7-56. Label 25 parts.
3. Explain in detail how this system relies on another system to perform its functions.
4. Explain at least 1 major disease that occurs within this system, include:

A brief description

Signs and symptoms

Who is most affected by it? How many people? How often?

Treatment options

Is it preventable? If so, how?
ASSIGNMENT 4 DUE: DECEMBER 18, 2015
Circulatory System
1. List and describe @ least 3 functions of the CV system and explain how this system works to maintain
2.
3.
4.
homeostasis.
Draw, color, and label a diagram of the heart showing the four chambers, major blood vessels and valves.
Figure 7-40
Explain the route of blood through the heart and body.
Explain at least 1 major disease that occurs within this system, include:

A brief description

Signs and symptoms

Who is most affected by it? How many people? How often?

Treatment options

Is it preventable? If so, how?
ASSIGNMENT 5 DUE: JANUARY 29, 2016
Respiratory System
1. List and describe @ least 3 functions of the system and explain how this system works to maintain
homeostasis.
2. Explain how carbon dioxide and oxygen are transported in the blood.
3. Draw, color, and label a diagram of the respiratory system, including trachea, lungs, bronchi, bronchioles and
alveoli. Figure 7-52.
4. Explain at least 1 major disease that occurs within this system, include:

A brief description

Signs and symptoms

Who is most affected by it? How many people? How often?

Treatment options

Is it preventable? If so, how?
ASSIGNMENT 6 DUE: FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Nervous System
1. List and describe @ least 3 functions of the system and explain how this system works to maintain
homeostasis.
2. Define central nervous system and peripheral nervous system and list the major parts of each.
3. Draw/trace and label a diagram of a neuron (See figure 7.27 on page 169 of DHO 7th ed.).
4. Draw/trace and label parts of the Brain & Spinal Cord (See figure 7.29 on page 171 of DHO 7th ed.).
5. Explain at least 1 major disease that occurs within this system, include:

A brief description

Signs and symptoms

Who is most affected by it? How many people? How often?

Treatment options

Is it preventable? If so, how?
ASSIGNMENT 7 DUE: MARCH 18, 2016
Special Senses
1. Draw and label the eye. Include an external view and structures of the eye. (See figure 7.34 DHO A & B)
2. Define astigmatism, conjunctivitis, hyperopia, myopia, glaucoma, amblyopia, & strabismus.
3. Draw and label the ear. (See figure 7.37 DHO).
4. Describe the difference between otitis external and otitis media. Define Meniere’s disease.
ASSIGNMENT 8 DUE: APRIL 15, 2016
Urinary System
1.
List and describe @ least 3 functions of the system and explain how this system works to maintain
homeostasis.
2. Describe kidneys and list the major parts of each.
3. Draw and label a cross section diagram of a kidney. Show how the kidney is connected to the bladder. Figures
7-61 & 7-62
4. Explain the following pathologic conditions: polyuria, oliguria, anuria, hematuria, pyuria, nocturia, dysuria,
retention, incontinence, proteinuria, and albuminuria.
ASSIGNMENT 9 DUE: MAY ** 2016 (DATE TBD)
Reproductive System
1.
List and describe the functions of both the male and female system.
2. Draw and label lateral view of the male reproductive system. (See figure 7.69 DHO)
3. Draw and label an anterior diagram of the female reproductive system (See figure 7.71 DHO) & a lateral view
4.
(figure 7-70)
Explain at least 4 major diseases that occurs within this system, (*no more than 2 should be a STD) include:

A brief description

Signs and symptoms
 Who is most affected by it? How many people? How often?
Human Body Systems Project Creator
Name: __________________________________ BLOCK: _______________
Overall Scores for Each System:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Skeletal System: __________/20
Muscular System: _________/20
Digestive System: _________/20
Circulatory System: ________/20
Respiratory System: _______/20
SYSTEM
Functions & Homeostasis
Explanations
Good
Basic
Needs Work
Incomplete
4
3
2
1
0
All functions listed and described
with detail. A clear and thorough
explanation showing deep
understanding of homeostasis.
All functions are listed
with some description.
All functions are listed
with no detail
One function is
missing. Explanation
of homeostasis is
unclear.
4
3
2
1
4
All requirements are completed
and provide extensive details
about the disease.
Others
Visual Design
Nervous System: _________/20
Senses: ________________/20
Urinary: _______________/20
Reproductive: __________/20
Excellent
A clear and thorough explanation
showing deep understanding of all
elements working together.
Disease
6.
7.
8.
9.
A clear and thorough
explanation of all
elements working
together.
3
A clear explanation of
all elements working
together.
All requirements are
completed and provide
details about the
disease.
All requirements are
completed but there
are few details about
the disease.
4
3
Diagrams are complete and neatly
colored.
4
Diagrams are complete
Layout is visually pleasing,
information is easy to find and
understand. Extra effort given
to appearance.
Layout is visually
pleasing, information is
easy to find and
understand.
3
2
2
Diagrams lack detail
2
Information is easy to
find and understand.
Explanation is
unclear or one
element is missing.
1
Two or more
functions are
missing. No
explanation of
homeostasis.
0
Not done or more
than one element
is missing.
0
Missing one or more
requirements and
few details about
the disease are
provided.
1
Most or all work
incomplete.
Diagrams are
incomplete
1
No evidence of
completion.
0
Information is
disorganized and/or
difficult to
understand.
Very sloppy or
incomplete work.
0