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Question
1. Describe below the function of a cell, tissue and organ and how these are interrelated.
2. Complete the following table by listing the main components of each body system, the location of the components and their function. Further guidance on how to complete the table has been given below:
Main Components - List the main organs and structures that form the body system.
Location - Use any of the following terminologies to describe the location of the main components of the body system:
Face/Head
Neck/Throat
Chest
Torso
Abdomen
Pelvic region
Spine
Whole-body
Function - Provide a description of the purpose of the body system
Body System Main Components and their location in the body Function
EXAMPLE - Excretory System Kidneys (abdomen), bladder (pelvic region), large intestine (abdomen) The Excretory system is responsible for the removal of waste products from the body.
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Musculoskeletal System
Endocrine System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Integumentary System
Lymphatic system
Nervous system
The special senses (smell, taste, vision, equilibrium and hearing)
Immune system
3. Complete the table below to describe how the following body systems are interrelated.
Body System Describe how these two body systems are interrelated
Cardiovascular System and Respiratory System
Musculoskeletal system and Integumentary System (Skin)
Endocrine System and Nervous system
Digestive System and nervous system
Urinary System and respiratory system
Reproductive System and Endocrine system in females
Immune system and Lymphatic system
4. Describe how the body maintains its temperature. In your response consider:
Why the maintenance of body temperature is important
The body systems that are involved and how they contribute to maintaining body temperature
5. Describe how the body maintains its fluid and electrolyte balance. In your response consider
Why the maintenance of fluids and electrolytes is important
The body systems that are involved and how they contribute to fluid and electrolyte control
6. Describe how the body eliminates waste. In your response consider:
Why waste elimination is necessary
The main body systems that are involved and how they contribute to waste elimination
7. Describe how the body maintains blood pressure. In your response consider:
Why maintaining blood pressure is important
The body systems that are involved and how they contribute to blood pressure maintenance
8. Describe below the body's mechanisms to provide protection from infection. In your response ensure that you address the following:
How the integumentary system (skin) protects the body from infection
How the immune system protects the body from infection
9. List below 5 different benefits that physical activity has on the body
10. Describe below at least three different factors that contribute to the maintenance of a healthy body.
11. a) How can it benefit yourself and others in the workplace to use and share information on the healthy functioning of the body?
11. b) How could you communicate this information to others within a workplace
Scenario 1
You are working in a centre looking after a patient named Mrs Smith, she is a lady of 35 years in age. She has recently been diagnosed as HIV positive.
1. Name the main body systems primarily affected by HIV
2. List the common signs and symptoms of the affected systems
3. What are two (2) common causes of deterioration in Mrs Smith's health?
4. What supportive care will the client need in order to regain their normal body functioning?
Scenario 2
In a disability centre, you are looking after John who recently had a motor vehicle accident and sustained a fracture of the femur.
1. Name the main body system included in the incident.
2. List any four (4) bodily functions which have been impacted and how a disability worker can contribute to preventing this?
3. What other effective measures can be utilised to maintain healthy living?
Scenario 3
Sara is a 45 years old female who sustained second degree burns on several areas including upper chest, abdomen and lower legs at her workplace.
1. Which major body organs can be affected due to the incident?
2. What are the adverse effects of the burns on the interrelated body systems?
3. List any three (3) underlying problems related to burns.
4. List any four (4) nursing interventions which can be implemented to maintain the healthy functioning of Sara's body.