Organ System Overview

Dajay, J.V. (2021, August 28). Organ System Overview. Biology Laboratory

The human body is a complex system of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to
keep us alive. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine,
lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, cardiovascular, and nervous systems
are responsible for the body's functioning. Combine, it creates an infrastructure that allows the
other systems to function more efficiently, and correctly.

The integumentary system is the human's outermost protective layer. It defends the body
against infections, dehydration, abrasion, chemical assault, and radiation damage, among other
things. This organ system also includes several auxiliary glands and sensory units such as
somatosensory receptors, in complement to skin. The integumentary system is composed of
skin and its appendages, subcutaneous tissue, deep fascia, mucocutaneous junctions,
and breasts. In compliment to the structures of the Integumentary system, the skeletal system
of an adult is made up of over 206 bones. They keep the body together, shape it, and protect
the organs and tissues. The muscular system, which consists of three types of muscles: skeletal,
smooth, and cardiac muscles, is also supported by the skeleton. They are present all over the
body and help in movement. Nestled within the muscles are the cardiovascular system, also
known as the circulatory system, is a pipeline that comprises the heart, blood arteries, and
blood itself. The cardiovascular system transports oxygen, white blood cells, hormones, and
nutrients throughout the body. Finally, the nervous system is a network of nerve cells that
allows the body to communicate and coordinate bodily operations. It is made up of the brain,
which is the center of sensory and intellectual activity, as well as the spinal cord and the
numerous cranial and spinal nerves that emerge from it. Three more systems, the endocrine,
lymphatic, and urinary systems, use the infrastructure established by neurons, blood, muscles,
and bones to manage the body's environment. The endocrine system consists of a group of
glands that use information from the neurological system to assist controls the body's
functions. Endocrine glands, such as the thyroid, are aware of the amount of hormones and
other chemicals because of this neurological connection. They must create these chemicals,
which are then delivered throughout the body via the cardiovascular and neurological systems.
The lymphatic system, which is made up of lymph nodes and veins that assist regulate the
body's defenses, also uses the circulatory and nervous systems.

The lymphatic system, also known as the immune system, employs brain pathways to
communicate information about afflicted portions of the body before sending healing agents
such as white blood cells through the bloodstream. The urinary system, which includes the
kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, is another important regulating system. The urinary or
renal system regulates electrolyte levels in the body and filters waste from the bloodstream.
This waste travels through the blood vessels to the kidneys, where it is processed and excreted
as urine. To function, all of these systems require energy, which is provided by the respiratory
and digestive systems. The respiratory system is a collection of organs and passages that take
oxygen from the air we breathe. Air enters the body through the nasal cavities, passes down
the throat, and finally reaches the lungs. When we exhale energy, the lungs collect oxygen for
the body to use and then expel a carbon dioxide by-product. Is it possible for it to take the
shape of food? The digestive system is a 30-foot-long chain of organs that converts food into
energy. Food enters the body through the mouth, and then travels through the esophagus,
stomach, and intestines. Solid waste is evacuated through the anal canal at the conclusion of
the digestive tract, while nutrients are taken into the body. Every biological system originated
with a reproductive system, regardless of its size or shape. The basic organs involved differ
between the sexes, with ovaries, fallopian tubes, the uterus, and vagina in women and testes
and a sperm channel in males. When these organs work together, fertilization can occur, organ
systems emerge, and a child is born.

In conclusion, an organ system is a collection of organs that operate together to accomplish

one or more goals. Each organ in a plant or animal's body serves a specific purpose and is made
up of different tissues in order for the body to maintain homeostasis and survive. Humans are
complex creatures. Our eleven major organ systems, on the other hand, support our well-being
when they are healthy.