Chapter 4 Lab: For each organ system, describe a condition/illness/disease that

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Chapter 4 Lab:

For each organ system, describe a condition/illness/disease that impacts it directly. Take it a step further and describe a condition that impacts each system indirectly – meaning it’s origination is within one system, but the condition impacts a secondary system. Make sure you state how the condition impacts the system directly and indirectly. Note: You can use the table provided or write out a narrative. The table is there for your convenience, but is not required as a tool. (22 points)

For example, hypothyroidism directly impacts the thyroid, but indirectly impacts the integumentary system (dry skin is a symptom).

Organ System

Condition

Direct Impact

Condition

Indirect Impact

Integumentary

Skeletal

Muscular

Nervous

Endocrine

Cardiovascular

Lymphatic

Respiratory

Digestive

Urinary

Reproductive

Organ System

Condition

Direct Impact

Condition

Indirect Impact

Integumentary

Skeletal

Muscular

Nervous

Endocrine

Cardiovascular

Lymphatic

Respiratory

Digestive

Urinary

Reproductive

Explanation / Answer

Organ System

Condition

Direct Impact

Condition

Indirect Impact

Integumentary

Weakens the immune system,

Respiratory ailments like shortness of breath.

Skeletal

Bed sore develop due injuries to skin and underlying tissue as a result of prolonged period of inactivity or being bed ridden.

(integument)

Muscular

Nervous

Endocrine

Atherosclerosis : narrowing of arteries,increased risk of heart attack.

(cardiovascular)

Cardiovascular

increased risk of kidney disorders.

(renal)

Lymphatic

Respiratory

Digestive

Urinary

Reproductive

Organ System

Condition

Direct Impact

Condition

Indirect Impact

Integumentary

Eczema : skin becomes red, itchy, inflamed, and sometimes blisters appear. Mainly caused due to exposure to allergens,eg. pollen.

Weakens the immune system,

Respiratory ailments like shortness of breath.

Skeletal

Major Fracture of bones

Bed sore develop due injuries to skin and underlying tissue as a result of prolonged period of inactivity or being bed ridden.

(integument)

Muscular

Dystropy : muscle weakness and muscle loss affects the central Nervous system. Lack of coordination,mobility,limited range of motion. (muscular)

Nervous

Ataxia : caused by damage to the central nervous system. affects the muscular system, lack of coordination, sporadic eye movements.(muscular)

Endocrine

diabetes mellitus :increased blood glucose levels due to improper functioning of insulin hormone.

Atherosclerosis : narrowing of arteries,increased risk of heart attack.

(cardiovascular)

Cardiovascular

high blood pressure

increased risk of kidney disorders.

(renal)

Lymphatic

lymphoma : enlarged lymph nodes. Anaemia: loss of haemoglobin , shortness of breath. ( cardiovascular )

Respiratory

asthma Atopic dermatitis: appearence of rashes, itchy skin. (integument)

Digestive

cholera muscle cramps due to dehydration and imbalance of Na+ and K+ ions.(nervous)

Urinary

chronic kidney disease Increased risk of cardio vascular ailments like high blood pressure, cholesterol and tendency of obesity. (cardiovascular)

Reproductive

polycystic ovarian syndrome : production of excessive testosterone in females which leads to irregular menstrual cycle and difficulties in getting pregnant. increased appearence of acne and excessive facial hair growth (integument)

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