Introduction to Organ Systems
Anatomy and Physiology
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Background: The human organism consists of several organ systems. Each system includes a set of interrelated organs that work together, allowing each
system to provide specialized functions that contribute to homeostasis within the body. We need all of our organ systems to live, but which one do you
think helps contribute to survival and balance the most?
Directions: Determine the basic function of the organ systems. You can use the textbook pgs.12-14 to help you. As a group, have a discussion about which
organ system you think is most important for survival. Rank the systems from most important (#1) to least important ( #11). Explain your reasoning for the
ranking in the last column. As a group, be prepared to share out your ranking and tell why.
System Name
Organs
Function
Ranking
Explanation
Integumentary System
skin; hair;
fingernails
Digestive System
stomach;
intestines
Endocrine System
pituitary gland;
adrenal gland;
testes
Cardiovascular System
heart, blood
vessels
Reproductive System
testes; ovaries
Nervous System
brain; spinal cord
Muscular System
gluteus maximus;
gastrocnemius
Urinary System
kidney; bladder
Respiratory System
lungs; trachea
Lymphatic System
spleen; lymph
nodes
Skeletal System
humerus; femur
Organ Systems
On a separate sheet of paper, use the following terms to create a concept map of the organ systems. In between boxes (the terms used below)
you should include connecting terminology that allows you to know how the terms you are connecting relate. Include below are the systems,
their structures and their functions.
Organ systems
Integumentary system
Respiratory system
Muscles
Absorption and excretion
Skeletal system
Urinary system
Nerves and brain
Body coverings
Muscular system
Adrenals and pancreas
Support and movement
Nervous system
Lymph node and lymph
vessels
Lungs and trachea
Integration and coordination
Endocrine system
Stomach and intestines
Bladder and kidneys
Transport
Cardiovascular system
Ovaries and testes
Reproduction
Lymphatic system
Skin
Digestive system
Reproductive system
Bones
Heart and blood vessels