Body Systems Essay

Submitted By msdubz
Words: 853
Pages: 4
Open Document
Body Systems Preparation part I
Marisha Mcelrath, Tajre Molette,
Ashley Smith, Jayleen Tofi
(Team C)
HCS/212
August 10, 2014
Zacharia Varughese

Body Systems Preparation part I
What did you learn that you did not already know?

After reading the assigned modules, Team C all have concluded to ourselves that, to some degree, we have been expose and knowledgeable to information on the Body System. Jayleen and Tajre have both taken courses in Biology at another institution. MaRisha over the years have also taken biology, along with classes in anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. Ashley, having hands on experience, worked in a gastroenterology office. Yet, to our surprise there was area of material that was either a revelation or a refresher to us. Jayleen had no idea fat cells are called adipose tissue or the name muscle came from the Latin word "mouse". While MaRisha don’t remember reading the analogy about the “mouse” and the muscles in her pervious studies, it was pretty interesting. Jayleen was impressed learning the Liver can perform as many as 500 functions and didn't realize one of it's functions was to store glucose and fats, like a storage, only to released them when needed. Ashley came across as new material learning the different ways to unblock artery walls. Whether it is using a stent, using leg veins or other arteries to bypass the blockage, they all can still become blocked as well. Secondly, Ashley was interested in learning about how the lymph’s move through the body as blood does. As for Tajre and MaRisha, they had forgotten the principles of homeostasis. MaRisha reflexes on the meaning of homeostasis, the prefix homeo- means to stay the same (constant) while the suffix stasis- means to control. Therefore, homeostasis means a constant control also known as Negative Feedback. Tajre overlooked the great example of explaining homeostasis to someone who doesn't know; by simply explain homeostasis as the heating system of a home. When the indoor temperature falls below a set temperature, a signal is set to the furnace to turn on the heat. The heat disperses through out the house raising the temperature to its desire setting. This signals the furnace shuts off and is called the Negative Feedback or constant control.

What did you find most interesting? Why?

Team C thought the most interesting part, reading the modules was learning in depths is the digestive system, the circulatory system and immune system. Having to deal with the digestive system regularly, MaRisha is fascinated with the multiple parts the tongue, teeth, mouth, digestive tract, throat, and many other part the digestive system entails. She explains there are a lot of issue that can arise from the digestive system such as immotile cilia syndrome and GERD (gastroesphogeal reflux) where the stomach acid never really makes all the way into the stomach but stops mid-way and the stomach acid backs back up the epiglottis and can seriously choke you or burn your esophagus causing ulcer to form. Ashley found the heart to be one tough organ. Its strength to with stands harsh buildup of plaque over the years, struggling with partially blocked arteries that you would never even know you have. The heart can be manipulated but if it does not agree, then there is nothing one can do. As for the immune
Show More

Related Documents: Body Systems Essay

body systems Essay

Body systems Everything you need to know Written by Asher Brinton what is a body system? A body system is a group of organs or structures that together perform one or more vital functions. An example of this is the Endocrine system. The endocrine system works together to induce sleep and growth along with other things. Can you list the body systems? 1. The nervous system yes 2. The reproductive system yes 3. The immune system 4. The excretory/urinary system yes 5. The circulatory system…

Words 2008 - Pages 9

Essay On Body System

Body Systems Every body system has their own function. Theres eleven body systems.The human skeleton is the internal framework of the body. It is composed of 270 bones at birth - this total decreases to 206 by adulthood after some bones have refused together. The bone mass in the skeleton reaches maximum density around age 30. The human skeleton serves 3 major functions; support, movement and protection. Another body system is the Integumentary System provides covering for the body which protects…

Words 379 - Pages 2

systems of the body Essay

As food passes through, it’s mixed with new chemicals and soon our "food" is now digested small enough to be put to use by the body. Along the walls of the intestine are 1000’s of tiny fingers called villi. Blood vessels (capillaries) in the villi can absorb the tiny food molecules and send them to the rest of our body through the blood. large intestine: Whatever the body cannot put to use is sent here. Big job is to remove water (Water is no longer needed) and in the large intestine water is sent…

Words 887 - Pages 4

Body Systems 1 Essay

Body Systems Kimberly D. Walker University of Antelope Valley Treatment in modern day society has changed in so many ways since the early 1900’s, take mental illness for example. In the early 1900's, society viewed mental illness as a disease of that was a weakness or a spiritual nature. Mentally ill patients were sent to asylums, where they were called lunatics or crazies, these patients were tortured as a form of treatment. Some treatments that were used are; submerging patients in ice…

Words 2547 - Pages 11

BODY SYSTEMS RESEARCH Essay

Body Systems Every body system has their own function. Theres eleven body systems.The human skeleton is the internal framework of the body. It is composed of 270 bones at birth - this total decreases to 206 by adulthood after some bones have refused together. The bone mass in the skeleton reaches maximum density around age 30. The human skeleton serves 3 major functions; support, movement and protection. Another body system is the Integumentary System provides covering for the body which protects…

Words 373 - Pages 2

The structure of body systems Essay

The structure of body systems Cardiovascular – (circulatory system) The Circulatory System is responsible for transporting materials throughout the body. It transports nutrients, water, and oxygen to cells in the body and carries away wastes such as carbon dioxide. The heart, blood vessels and blood itself are three essential components the body needs to survive. The circulatory system consists of two circuits that blood travels through; pulmonary and systemic. The left side of the heart circulates…

Words 2873 - Pages 12

The Integumentary System Affects The Body

The integumentary system is what protects the body from damage and is the largest organ. It protects if from numerous things like water loss, cuts, and scrapes. It is to cushion, and waterproof the organs. Also it protects them from harm. The integumentary system regulates temperature, excretes waste, maintains homeostasis, detects things like temperature, pain, maintains, and any sort of pressure. The integumentary system is very important to survival. The integumentary consists of a few main organs…

Words 517 - Pages 3

Body System Flashcards Essay

Cellular Respiration The Process by which food usually sugar is broken down. Respiratory System A system made of structures and organs that function in moving oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out of the body. Circulatory System A system made of organs that function in transporting materials around the body. Capillaries Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels. They exchange substances such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and sugar with cells. Veins Blood travels to the heart in blood…

Words 958 - Pages 4

Essay on Human Body System

Respiratory System By: Daniela Hernandez & Sariah Ramirez Purpose and Functions The main purpose of the respiratory system is to deliver oxygen to the body and to take away carbon dioxide. Some other functions of this system includes voice production, body temperature and acid-base regulation, and the sense of smell. System Organs ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Nose: where air is inhaled and exhaled Pharynx: tubular part which allows the passage of air into lungs Epiglottis: flap-like structure which prevents…

Words 347 - Pages 2

Essay on HBS Body Systems

Megan McMorrine Brinker, 3rd Russian Revolution research paper 19 April 2013 Home Style Life and the Abuse of a Peasant in the Russian Revolution Life in Russia in the early 1900s was extremely repulsive, especially for the peasants. The peasant class lived in dirty huts, had to deal with abuse from family members, and had to find a way to survive in the poor community. The peasants of Russia lived a hard long life in horrible conditions day after day. Russian peasant houses were often…

Words 653 - Pages 3