Anatomy Reflective Journal: System Organs and Body Functions

This reflective journal entry provides a concise overview of the human body's organ systems and their functions. The assignment begins by introducing the integumentary system, detailing its role in protection and temperature regulation. It then moves on to the muscular system, highlighting its importance in movement and heat generation, followed by the skeletal system, and its functions in support and blood cell production. The cardiovascular system, which transports nutrients and waste, and the nervous system, responsible for information processing, are also described. The respiratory system facilitates gas exchange, while the digestive system processes food and absorbs nutrients. The reproductive and urinary systems are defined, along with the endocrine system, which controls hormonal changes, and the immune and lymphatic systems, which defend the body against diseases and infections. References are provided to support the information presented.

Running head: SYSTEM ORGANS 1
System Organs
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SYSTEM ORGANS 2
System Organs
Integumentary organ system: It includes nails, hair and skin and functions as a barrier
between the interior parts of the body and the external environment. It also maintains the
body’s temperature, protects the interior of the body from damage, keeps the fluids inside the
body and prevents infiltration by microorganism (Bailey, 2019; Mayer, 2018).
The muscular system enables movement of the body, heat generation and provides
support. It includes skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscles (Bailey, 2019; Mayer, 2018).
The skeletal system includes tendons, ligaments, cartilages and bones. It functions to
support the body, make blood cells, protect soft tissues from damage and enable body movement
(Mayer, 2018).
The cardiovascular system comprises of the heart, blood and network of vessels. The
system moves waste products and nutrients through all parts of the body and is responsible for
maintaining pH and body temperature (Mayer, 2018).
The nervous system comprises of the spinal cord, sensory organs, brain and nerves. Its
fictions include gathering and utilizing information. It also controls the short-terms modifications
in other organs (Mayer, 2018).
The respiratory system includes throat, nose, mouth, lungs, diaphragm and bronchi. The
system’s function is to facilitate the exchange of gases and management breathing by
transporting air (Mayer, 2018).
The digestive system comprises o the stomach, mouth, salivary glands, pancreas, liver,
intestines, gall bladder, and esophagus. Its functions include food processing and absorption of
water and nutrients (Bailey, 2019; Mayer, 2018).

SYSTEM ORGANS 3
The reproductive system includes vas deferens, vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries,
testes, seminal vesicles, prostate and penis. The functions of the system include generating sex
hormones and gametes to support the production of offspring (Mayer, 2018).
The urinary system comprises of the ureter, kidneys, bladder and urethra. Its function is
to remove excess water and waste from the body (Bailey, 2019; Mayer, 2018).
The endocrine system comprise of the thyroid, testes, ovaries, pineal, adrenals and
pituitary. It includes glands that send hormonal messages to various body arts and control
changes in body systems (Mayer, 2018).
The immune system comprises of tonsils, thymus, spleen adenoids and leukocytes. It
defends the boy against diseases and pathogens (Mayer, 2018).
The lymphatic system includes lymph vessels, lymph nodes and lymph. The system is
responsible for defending the body against diseases and infections, and the movement f lymph
between the tissues and the blood (Mayer, 2018).
References
Bailey, R. (2019). Learn About All the Different Organ Systems in the Human Body. Retrieved
from https://www.thoughtco.com/organ-systems-373571
Mayer, M. (2018). Body Systems & Their Functions. Retrieved from
https://sciencing.com/body-systems-functions-5192859.html