Body System Components
The reproductive organs (different for males and females) are components of this body system.
What is the reproductive system.
The functions of this body system are digestion, absorption, and elimination.
What is the gastrointestinal system.
For the integumentary system, it is normal during aging for the skin to do this.
What is thin, become more fragile, less elastic and/or become drier.
Dysphagia
This occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is blocked, or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the brain leading to brain cell death due to lack of oxygen.
What is a CVA (cerebrovascular accident)
The skin, hair, nails, sweat & sebaceous glands are components of this body system.
The function of this body system is to provide gas exchange through the process of inspiration and expiration.
What is the respiratory system.
As we age, it is normal for our bones to become this, leading to easier breaks.
What is less dense (more brittle).
What is hypertension.
This occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked which prevents oxygen and vital nutrients from reaching the cells & waste products cannot be removed. This leads to heart muscle cell death.
What is a myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage are components of this body system.
What is the musculoskeletal system.
The function of this body system is to control and coordinate all body functions.
For the urinary system, it is normal as we age for this to occur with our bladder which as a result may cause more frequent urination.
What is decreased bladder capacity (or decreased bladder muscle tone).
This term is used to describe difficulty breathing.
What is dyspnea
This is a chronic, progressive respiratory disease that causes difficulty breathing, especially with getting air out of the lungs and other persistent respiratory symptoms.
What is COPD
The kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra are components of this body system.
What is the urinary system.
One of the functions of this body system is to transport oxygen, nutrients and essential substances to the cells & take away waste materials from the cells.
What is the circulatory system.
As we age, this change occurs to our lymph nodes which results in a harder time fighting off infection.
What is decreased number and/or size of lymph nodes.
This is a disease that causes bones to become porous and brittle, causing them to break easily.
What is osteoporosis
A condition with swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. Some common symptoms include pain, stiffness, and/or redness of joints.
What is arthritis
The lymph nodes, lymph vessels, WBC, spleen, thymus, and bone marrow are components of this body system.
What is the immune and lymphatic system.
The function of this body system is to maintain homeostasis through hormone secretion, including maintaining blood glucose (sugar) levels.
What is the endocrine system.
As we age, we are more likely to experience dry eyes due to this change that occurs with our sense organ (eyes).
What is decreased tear production.
This term's definition is paralysis on one side of the body.
What is hemiplegia.
This is a progressive disease that affects the central nervous system by causes inflammation and damage to the myelin sheath. This causes the nerves to not be able to send messages to and from the brain correctly.
What is multiple sclerosis