HLTAAP002-TA: Exploring Common Organ System Disorders and Symptoms

The assignment focuses on various organ systems and their associated disorders. It presents a table that includes the cardiovascular system, the digestive system, the respiratory system, the integumentary system, the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, the urinary system, and the lymphatic system. For each organ system, the assignment identifies common disorders, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, sickle cell anemia, peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, macular degeneration, and Alzheimer’s disease. The assignment requires the identification of two signs and symptoms for each disorder, such as shortness of breath and fatigue for congestive heart failure, and memory loss and cognitive decline for Alzheimer’s disease. The assignment covers a wide range of disorders, providing a comprehensive overview of common health issues and their associated symptoms. The document is available on Desklib, which offers resources for students.

Theory Assessment
The major organ systems and their vital components are given in the following table. Identify one (1) common
disorder affecting each organ or component and list two (2) signs and symptoms of each disorder, problem or
complaint.
Organ System
Organs /
Common disorders,
Two (2) signs and symptoms
Components
problems and
complaints
Cardiovascular
Heart
E.g. Congestive cardiac
Shortness of breath, edema and fatigue.

system
failure
Blood vessels
Constriction of the blood vessels causing hypertension
Severe headaches and shortness of breath
Blood
Sickle cell anemia
Painful selling of hands and feet, episodes of pain

Digestive system
Stomach
Unexplained weight loss, nausea and vomiting
Peptic ulcers
Large intestine
Inflammable bowel disorder
Abdominal pain and cramping, reduced appetite
Small intestine
Ulcers in bowel wall, scar tissue inside bowel

Chron disease
Special senses
Eyes
Macular degeneration
Dizziness, visual impairment
Ears

Menier’s diseases
Vertigo, loss of balance
Nose
Nasal polyps
Soft growths on the lining of the nose, runny nose
Endocrine system
Thyroid
hyperthyroidism
Sudden weight loss, rapid heartbeat

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Date: November 2016

Theory Assessment
Organ System
Organs /
Common disorders,
Two (2) signs and symptoms
Components
problems and

complaints
Pituitary gland
Pituitary tumors
Feeling cold, weakness
Female
Ovary
reproductive

system
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Gaining of weight, irregular period
Uterus
Uterine fibroids
Mennorrhagia, abdominal cramps

Male
Testis
reproductive
Testicular torsion
system
Nausea and vomiting, scrotal tenderness