Anatomy

Anatomy

Systems and functions

Nervous System

Nervous System

It controls voluntary actions (conscious movement) and involuntary actions (unconscious movement such as breathing), and sends signals to different parts of the body.
Nervous System

Central Nervous System

Brain

Brain

Spinal Cord

Spinal Cord

Peripheral Nervous System

It is formed by the nerves that connect each part of the body with the central nervous system.

Digestive system

Digestive system

It is made up of a series of connected organs, which allow food to be broken down and absorbed, and waste to be disposed of.

Includes

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus.

The liver and pancreas also play an important role in the digestive system as they produce juices that help break down food, bile and pancreatic juice.

The first sign of digestive tract problems often includes one or more of the following symptoms:

The first sign of digestive tract problems often includes one or more of the following symptoms:

Diarrhea

Constipation

Incontinence

Nausea and vomiting

Stomach pain

Swallowing problems

Muscular System

Muscular System

It is made up of 650 muscles that aid in movement, blood flow and other bodily functions.

There are three types of muscle

Skeletal muscle

smooth muscle

cardiac muscle

Urinary System

Urinary System

The urinary system helps eliminate urine, the waste product formed in the body.

It is made up of:

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Circulatory System

Circulatory System

Circulatory system is responsible for moving blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide and hormones around the body.

composed of

Blood

Blood

Blood it's a type of fluid connective tissue.

composed of

Glóbulos Blancos

Plaquetas

Plasma

Glóbulos Rojos

Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and eliminates waste.

Blood vessels

Blood vessels

Arteries

Veins

Heart

Heart

The heart is a hollow muscular organ that pumps oxygenated blood throughout the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Respiratory System

Respiratory System

Respiratory system allows oxygen to be obtained from the outside for incorporation into the cells and to expel the carbon dioxide produced as a result of cellular activity.

composed of

Conducting Zone

Conducting Zone

The major functions of the conducting zone are to provide a route for incoming and outgoing air, remove debris and pathogens from the incoming air, and warm and humidify the incoming air.

Composed of

Nose

Pharynx

Larynx

Trachea

Bronchioles

Lungs

Lungs

They are two sponge-like organs in the form of a sac.

They are composed of

Bronchioles

Pulmonary alveolus

They are protected by

The rib cage

Ribs

Sternun

A membrane that surrounds them called Pleura

They contract and dilate thanks

to their elastic properties.

to the movement of the muscles located between the ribs and the diaphragm.

Gas exchange takes place in them.

Diseases affecting the respiratory system.

The flu

The flu

It's a contagious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus.

some symptoms may include

Fever

Cough

Sore throat

Nasal discharge or congestion

Muscular or body pains

Headaches

fatigue (tiredness)

Skin

Skin

Skin is the body's largest organ. It protects us from external factors, and is our first defense against bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.

helps us to

Regulating our body temperature and eliminating waste through perspiration

Body parts involved:

Upper extremities

Upper extremities

for example

neck, shoulders, chest, arms, back, fingers.

Lower extremities

Lower extremities

for example

hips, thighs, legs, knees, feet.

Some skin Irregularities that are usually symptoms of a skin disorder include

Some skin Irregularities that are usually symptoms of a skin disorder include

Scaly skin

Raised red or white protuberances

A rash, which may be painful or itchy

Changes in the color or size of a mole

Excessive redness

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