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Inner Workings of the Human Body Systems When Exercising

Cellular respiration is a crucial biochemical process that occurs within the mitochondria of cells, where glucose and oxygen are converted into energy, in the form of ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

Inner Workings of the Human Body Systems When Exercising

Accessory Organs

Cellular Respiration

Steps

32 ATP produced
1 Phosphate broken off
Citric Acid Cycle

Into bloodstream

Remitted into cell

Citric acid oxidized

Forms 32 ATP

Releases energy

Breaks glucose down

Acetyl-CoA + oxaloacetate → citric acid
Krebs Cycle
Pyruvate Oxidation
Releases CO₂
Pyruvate oxidized
Glycolysis
Forms 2 NADH

Needed in Krebs

Fuels further steps

Forms 2 ATPs
Produces 2 pyruvate molecules

3-Carbon molecule

Breaks down glucose

Equations

Products: CO₂ + water
Release energy (ATP)
Reactants: Glucose + Oxygen
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ --> 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + ATP

Overview

Produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Fuels circulatory system

Fuels musculoskeletal system

Fuels nervous system

Fuels respiratory system

Fuels digestive system

Ribose + 3 Phosphate groups

Last phosphate broken

Forms ADP

Adenosine diphosphate

Ribose + 2 Phosphate groups

Energy currency
Carries energy in cells
Cells require oxygen + nutrients
Provided by systems

Transports nutrients + oxygen

Aerobic respiration occurs

Cells → mitochondria

Capillaries → cells

Arteries → destination capillaries

Capillaries → arteries

Villi → capillaries

Small intestine → villi

Circulatory system

Fuels cellular processes
Occurs in mitochondria
Produces energy
Breaks down food

Inner Workings of the Human Body Systems When Exercising

All major lines are filled in and thick. Connections between systems are 1px thick, blue and dashed. Follow the thick, colored lines for each system.

Nervous System

Neurodevelopmental Neurologist

Spine reconstruction

Spine stabilization

Brain stimulation procedure

Determine treatment plans

Consult other specialists

Coordinate with physicians

Prescribe medications

Diagnose developmental conditions

Autism

ADHD

Clinical neurophysiologist

Specialized operations

Diagnose diseases + conditions

Experimental diagnosting testing

Evaluate medical history

Imaging technology

Look for markers

Detect abnormalities

Check CT scans

Perform EEG

Detect electrical activity

Monitor impulse control

Electroencephalography

Parkinson’s Disease

MAO B inhibitors

Inhibit brain enzymes

Stops demyelination

Prevent dopamine loss

Carbidopa-levodopa

Restores dopamine

Natural chemical production

Synthesizes dopamine

Minimizes further loss

Deep brain stimulation

Restore motor function

Conduct impulses to brain

Dopamine transporter scan

Check dopamine inhibition

Nerve tissue X-Ray

Check for biomarkers

Neurology exam

Check stimuli response

Test motor functions

Check for tremors

No definite testing

Slowed movement

Reduced motor function

Rigid muscles

Decreased impulse control

Tremors

Caused by dopamine loss

Lack of motor control

Chemical messengers gone

Neurotransmitter loss

Axon terminal degeneration

Inhibits neurotransmitter production

Loss of norepinephrine

Nerve cell death

Loss of chemical messengers

Decreased dopamine levels

Lead in water/air

Herbicides destroy neurons

Chemical exposure

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Medication

Glatiramer acetate

Inhibit white blood cells

Prevent further damage

Prevent exacerbations

Slow down progression

Rehabilitation

Manage leg weakness

Strengthening exercises

Restore some function

No cure exists

Evoked potential test

Detect slowed response

Monitor electrical activity

Emits impulses

Check synapse firings

Check stimulation response

MRI

Look for demyelination

Detect tissue damage

Magnetic resonance imaging

Spinal tap

Detect autoimmune response

Irregular antibodies = MS

Check antibodies abnormalities

Sample cerebrospinal fluid

Symptoms/Effects

Permanent nerve damage

Partial vision loss

Damaged ocular nerves

Limb numbness

Exposed nerve fiber

Damage to axons

Lack of sensory

Lack of body coordination

Reduced impulse control

Motor function loss

Reduced electrical transmission

Demyelination of axons

Lack of accuracy

Slower impulse transmission

Thymus kills myelin

Lymphocyte T-Cells

Killer WBC

Cytokines target Schwans

Permanent myelin loss

Destroys oligodendrocytes

Autoimmune disease

Deems it a threat

Antibodies mark lipoproteins

Immune system targets myelin

Myelin coating damaged

Slow impulse transmission

Nerve fiber exposed

Demyelinating disease

Scarred myelin sheath

Lack of lipoproteins

Loss of myelin

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Nervous Tissue

Bundles of Neurons

Neurons

Glia

Schwann Cells

Support axons

Attached to cell body

Insulates axons

Forms myelin sheath

Synthesizes lipoprotein

Astrocytes

Sense neurotransmitter levels

Metabolic support

Regulate potassium

Control neurotransmitters

Maintain homeostasis

Synapses

Extracellular impulse transmission

Pass messages on

Coordinates mass movements

Cell communication point

Junction of the axon and dendrite

Axon terminals

Release neurotransmitters

Perform specific functions

Epinephrine (C₉H₁₃NO₃)

Regulate blood flow

Stimulate sensory

From adrenal glands

Regulates respiration

Serotonin (5-HT)

Adjusts sleep cycle

Regulate digestion

Acetylcholine (ACh)

Regulate bodily secretions

Increase blood flow

Dilates blood vessels

Synthesized from glucose

Trigger muscle contractions

Dopamine (C₈H₁₁NO₂)

Produced by amino acids

Released into synapse

Chemically induced motivation

Brain’s reward system

Pleasure neurohormone

Generate body responses

Impulses release molecules

Transmit signals

Chemical messengers

Cell body

Coordinates body response

React to stimuli

Receives dendrite signals

Regulate cell function

Contains nucleus+organelles

Largest part

Called “Soma”

Dendrites

Communicates with cell body

Detects external surroundings

Provides sensory input

Receive synaptic inputs

Branch-like structures

Myelin Sheath

Speeds up transmission

Quicker reflexes

Facilitates impulse accuracy

Myelin fat (lipoprotein)

Protective lipid layer

Insulates the axons

Axon

Relay neuronal information

Action potential projections

Transmit electrical impulses

Long slender fiber

Relay electrical signals

Regulates involuntary functions

Sends motor impulses

Heart beat, breathing etc

Provide sensory information

Communicate with (CNS)

Connect CNS to organs

Coordinate all body activity

Central Nervous System (CNS)

Spinal Cord

Responsible for movement + sensation

Bundles of axons

Conduct electrical impulses

Conduct two-way signals

Two-way information relay

Organs ⇌ Brain

Coordinate muscle reflexes

Brain

Thalamus

Attention, alertness, memory

Transmits to lobes

Coordinates electrical impulses

Relays signals

Manages sensory input

Control center of brain

Hypothalamus

Behaviour control

Hormone regulation

Thirst, sleep, hunger

Controls pituitary gland

Connects endocrine glands

Nervous + endocrine systems

Pituitary gland

Regulates hormonal flow

Connected to hypothalamus

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Maintains water balance

Regulate blood pressure

Growth hormone

Behind nose bridge

Master gland

Brain stem

Medulla oblongata

Controls reflexes

Regurgitating

Coughing

Sneezing

Regulate involuntary processes

Blood flow

Heart rhythm

Midbrain

Audio processing

Controls visual sensory

Has neural pathways

Process sensory input

Contains neuron clusters

Pons

Connects midbrain + medulla

Controls voluntary processes

Balance

Facial expressions

Chewing

Vision

Contains 12 cranial nerves

Relay signals

Cerebellum

Balance and posture

Cognitive functions

Emotional processing

Speech acquisition

Coordinate voluntary movement

Controls autonomic system

Involuntary muscle contractions

Blood pressure

Heart rate

Two hemispheres

Cerebrum

Occipital lobes

Processes visual information

Visual perception

Visual sensory

Contains visual cortex

Temporal lobes

Language recognition

Manage emotional response

Memory storage

Recognize faces + objects

Process sounds

Contains auditory cortex

Side of brain

Parietal lobes

Language processing

Manage sensory input

Pain

Touch

Temperature

Somatosensory cortex

Spatial perception

Sensory processing

Separated by central sulcus

Behind frontal lobe

Frontal lobes

Memory

Personality regulation

Problem solving

Reasoning

Relies on dopamine

Emotional response + behaviour

Speech: speaking + writing

Broca’s area

Motor cortices

Motor control

Functions + Overview

Encased in membranes

Meninges surround brain

Contained in cerebrospinal fluid

Information processing

Decision making

Integrated global calculation

Complex cognitive functions

Processes sensory information

Receives electrical impulses

Controls perceptions

Hormone signalling

Thinking + feeling

Controls movement + coordination

Motor Output

Controls subconscious activity

Controls voluntary actions

Circulatory System

Cardiac Surgeon

Diagnose and detect diseases

Open-heart surgery

Biopsies

Blood vessel surgeries

Reroute arteries

Overcome blockages

Fix blood flow

Coronary artery bypass

Insert medical devices

Insert impulse devices

Control heart rhythm

Pacemaker insertion

Perform heart operations

Catheter insertion

Fix blockages

Balloon vessel expansion

Heart valve repair

Electrophysiologist Cardiologist

Suggest lifestyle changes

Medical device care

Dietary education

Specialized in rhythm regulation

Catheter Ablations

Treat atrial fibrillation

Fix quivering heartbeat

Pacemaker operations

Non-invasive procedures

AFib surgery

Diagnostic testing

Catheter exploration

Heart imaging

Treat heart arrhythmia

Cardiomyopathy

Septal myectomy

Prevent mitral regurgitation

Minimizes valve failure

Opens ventricle flow

Remove muscle wall

ACE inhibitor

Minimizes fluid buildup

Improves blood flow

Lowers blood pressure

Heart medication

Pacemaker surgery

Install a pacemaker

Regulate blood pump

Strengthen heart muscles

Help muscle contractions

Check iron concentrations

Treadmill stress test

Determine stress limit

Detect irregular heartbeat

Electrocardiogram

Check cardiac impulses

Monitor heart activity

Check for heart enlargement

Brain lacks oxygen

Chest discomfort

Irregular heartbeat

Abdomen bloating

Can’t regulate fluids

Fluid build up

Breathlessness

Abnormal protein buildup

Cardiac muscle stiffens

Iron buildup

Irregular chemical levels

High blood pressure

Heart stiffening

Peripheral artery disease

Lifestyle changes

Exercise

Relieves cramps

Increases oxygenation

Avoiding cholesterol

Prevents further buildup

Diet Change

Minimize blockages

Angioplasty

Prevents narrowing

Expands artery permanently

Catheter inserted into artery

Balloon expands passageway

Insert mesh stent

Releases plaque buildup

Restores blood flow

Angiography

Detects blockages

Monitors blood flow

Contrast agent is injected

Specialized X-Ray

Blood tests

Check for risk factors

C-reactive protein

Homocysteine

Cholesterol

Lipid profile

Measure triglycerides

Ankle-brachial index

Check for blood flow

Blood pressure (BP) check

Monitor differences

Ankle BP vs. arm BP

Critical limb ischemia

Occurs in lower extremities

Already poor circulation

Last to receive oxygen

Hands, legs, toes

Tissue death

Dead body cells

Causes nerve damage

Lack of nutrients

Erectile dysfunction

Decreased blood flow

Discoloration of extremities

Numbness in limbs

Insufficient blood supply

Muscle cramping

Vascular trauma

Injury to arteries

Blunt-force damage

Blood vessel inflammation

Triggered by infections

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis B

Autoimmune disorders (scleroderma)

Caused by external irritants

Lack of blood flow

Cellular waste buildup

Plaque buildup

Fat deposits

Blocks arterial passages

Limits blood flow

Deposits of cholesterol

Narrowed arteries

Circulatory problem

Supporting the Immune System

Blood Cells

Plasma

Absorbs + release heat

Enhances exercise

Transports waste

Transports blood

Protein-rich fluid

Platelets (thrombocytes)

Stop bleeding out

Condense and stick together

Close wounds

Clot blood

Leukocytes (WBC)

Granulocytes

Neutrophils

Common phagocyte

Ingest foreign particles

Detect & kill bacteria

Found in bloodstream

Eosinophils

Destroy tumour cells

Repair damaged tissue

Kill parasites

Contain toxic proteins

Basophils

Attack fungi

Lymphocytes

B-Cells

Anti-inflammatory

Adaptive immune response

Remember antigens

Build immunity

T-Cells

Killer T-Cells

Destroy antigens

Cytotoxic

Store antigen information

Synthesize cytokines

Kill cancer cells

Detect cancer cells

Communicate with macrophages

Detect foreign molecules

Respond to antigens

Carry unique receptors

Recognize threats

Initiate immune response

Latch onto particles

Monocytes

Degrade bacteria

Remove dead cells

Differentiate into macrophages

Longer lifespan

Produced in bone marrow

Produce macrophages

Invade pathogens

Ingest viruses

Destroy bacteria

Engulf foreign particles

Executes immune response

Involved in phagocytosis

Ingests microbes

Engulfs particles

Responds to antibodies

B-Cells release antibodies

Reduce tissue inflammation

Fight infection

Engulf bacteria

Produce antibodies

Transporting Oxygen + Nutrients

Blood vessels

Capillaries

Transports hormones

Carried through blood stream

Diffused through capillaries

Secreted from endocrine system

Regulates chemical concentrations

Carry carbon dioxide

Takes CO2 from body

Transports through blood stream

Taken to lungs

Capillaries → alveoli

Exhaled and eliminated

Diffusion from Small intestine

Increased ATP production

More energy available

Link bloodstream to body

Transports nutrients

Cells require nutrients

Needed for cellular respiration

Small intestine → capillaries

Capillaries → blood stream

Blood stream → tissues

Transports oxygen

Arteries → Capillaries → Cells

Cells require oxygen

Needed for cellular respiration - connect to cellular respiration

Small, narrocw

1-cell thick

Allows nutrient transport

Veins

Oxygen poor

Returns blood + CO2

Large vessels

Arteries

Oxygen rich

Carry oxygenated blood

Away from the heart

Muscular

Withstand pressure

Heart

Epithelial tissue covering

Smooth surface

Protects the heat

Prevents friction

Lines heart chambers

Four chambers

Valves

Prevent backflow

Separate chambers

Regulate flow

Left ventricle

Push to aorta

Final chamber

Thickest walls

Left atrium

Receives oxygenated blood

Right Ventricle

Thick walls

Right atrium

Receives oxygen-poor blood

Thinner walls

Pumps blood

Blood enters heart

Deoxygenated blood

Through vena cava

Enters right atrium

Through tricuspid valve

Enters right ventricle

Pumps blood to lungs

Through pulmonary valve

Enters pulmonary artery

Blood enters lungs

Gets oxygenated

Returns through pulmonary veins

Enters left atrium

Through mitral valve

Enters left ventricle

Through aortic valve

Exits through aorta

Carries oxygenated blood

Returned in bloodstream

Receive O2

Eliminate CO2

Gap junctions

Connect muscle cells

Cohesive contraction

Carry electrical impulse

Branched and striated

Pump blood

Involuntary

Supplied by coronary arteries

Gives necessary glucose

Fuels muscle contractions

Turned into ATP

Heart’s oxygen supply

Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells)

Dilutes lactic acid

Lactic acid reduces oxygen

Blood restores balance

Transported by RBC

Exercise produces lactic acid

Byproduct of cellular respiration

Regulates temperature

Removes carbon dioxide

Carry hemoglobin

Facilitates gas diffusion

Dark red = deoxygenated

Bright red = oxygenated

Hgb protein

Carries 98% of O₂

Non-nucleated

Carry more oxygen

Respiratory System

Thoracic surgery

Treat respiratory diseases

Tracheal resection

Esophageal cancer

Chest/Respiratory operations

Lung volume reduction surgery

Lung transplants

Tracheostomy

Open up airways

Specialized in chest organs

Heart, Lungs, Trachea

Pulmonologist

Perform operations

Pulmonary biopsies

Airway ablation

Open up airway

Conduct diagnostic tests

Bronchoscopy

Spirometries

Diagnose conditions

Eg. Cystic fibrosis

Treat pulmonary organs

Pharynx

Bronchial tubes

Respiratory system specialist

Cystic Fibrosis

Anti-inflammatories

Reduce airway swelling

Sinus surgery

Free fluid blockages

Remove polyps

Mucolytics

Frees up bronchi

Loosens mucus

Mucus-thinning drugs

Goal

Prevent intestinal blockage

Loosen mucus

Prevent infections

Chest X-Ray

Detect lung blockages

Determine lung swelling

Septum test

Monitor antibodies

Detect abnormal germs

Mucus samples

Sweat chloride test

Triggered by electrical current

High sodium = diseased

Detect high sodium levels

Inflamed nasal passages

Sinusitis

Stuffy nose

Sinus infections

Blocked airway

Repeated lung infections

Gradually destroys tissue

Pneumonia or bronchitis

Persistent cough

Full of mucus

Family history

Runs in families

Increased sodium saturation

Inhibits diffusive processes

Mucus buildup

Abnormally thickened mucus

CFTR gene

Emphysema

Stopping smoking

Prevent further irritants

Minimize progression

Oxygen therapy

Treat low blood oxygen

Supplement oxygen

Portable oxygen can

Bronchodilators

Facilitate breathing

Relax bronchi

Release airway muscles

Type of medication

Arterial gas test

Detect high CO₂

Monitor CO₂ blood levels

Pulse oximetry

Measure oxygen saturation

Pulmonary function test

Detect any damage

Monitor lung function

Measure lung capacity

CT Scan

Screen for cancer

Check for abnormalities

Detect lung scarring

Noninvasive imaging

Blue lips

Oxygen deficiency

Shortness of breath

Chronic cough

Excess mucus

Obstructed pathway

Wheezing

Dizziness

Lack of oxygen

Pulmonary bullae

Inhibits diffusion

Poorly defined membranes

Fusion of alveoli

Loss of alveoli elasticity

Impaired gas exchange

Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

Lung protective protein

Chemical irritants

Scars lung tissue

Smoking

Breathing + Gas exchange

Breathing

Gas exchange

Air enters conducting zone

Passes pharynx + trachea

Air enters respiratory zone

O₂ carried through bronchioles

Air passages get narrower

Enters alveolar ducts

Occurs in alveoli

Capillaries surround alveoli

CO₂ diffuses out of blood

Exhaled

Remove excess CO₂

System detects high CO₂

O₂ diffuses into blood

Oxygen unloading

Hb₄O₄ > Hb₄O₄ > Hb₄O₂ > Hb₄

Carries oxygen to body

Oxyhemoglobin binding

Loads oxygen

Hb + 4O₂ = HbO₈

Hemoglobin receives O₂

Carry max 4 O₂

Undergoes conformational change

Turns bright red

4 polypeptide chains

High oxygen affinity

Binds 99% of O₂

Through membrane layers

Passes epithelial cells

Fused basal lamina

Through endothelial cells

Enters capillaries

1-Cell thick

Facilitates blood flow

Enter pulmonary artery

Into lung capillaries

Oxygenated

Exits pulmonary vein

Thin membrane lining

Air fills up sacks

Allow for diffusion

Warms incoming air

Cilia traps pathogens

Occurs through diffusion

Exhalation

Air exits lungs

Diaphragm relaxation

Volume reduction

Air pressure increases

Forces air out

Release CO₂

Inhalation

Air into lungs

Diaphragm contracts

Increase chest volume

Creates partial vacuum

Air rushes, equalize pressure

Uses partial pressure

Respiratory zone

Lungs

Diaphragm

Relaxes

Creates high pressure

Chest cavity gets smaller

Increases lung pressure

Carbon dioxide forced out

Contracts

Expands chest cavity

Creates low pressure

Brings air in

Thin muscle set

Separates thorax + abdomen

Alveoli

Alveolar capillary membrane

Thin-walled

Diffuse oxygen → capillaries

Hold oxygen

150 million alveoli per lung

Specialized cell lining

Type 2 Pneumocytes

Lubricates surface

Coats inner alveoli

Secrete fluid

Type 1 Pneumocytes

Lined with mucus

Designed for diffusion

Thin walled

Facilitate gas exchange

End of bronchioles

Sac-like structures

Alveolar ducts

Opens into alveoli cluster

Branch into alveoli

Smooth muscle tube

Bronchioles

Goblet cells secrete mucus

Gets coughed up

Catches small particles

Connected to alveolar duct

Bronchial tree

Smaller oxygen branches

Structure in the lungs

Bronchi

Ciliated epithelium

Major air passage

Two bronchi (bronchus)

Splits into both lungs

Attached to trachea

Supported by cartilage

No muscle tissue

"Powered" by diaphragm

Exchange of gases

Provide blood with oxygen

Remove CO₂ waste

Conducting zone

Trachea

Leads into lungs

Splits into 2 bronchi

Rigid vacuum hose

Blocked by epiglottis

Windpipe

Supported by rings

Larynx

Epiglottis

Cricoid cartilage

Thyroid cartilage

Contains vocal cords

Regulates air volume

Pharynx (throat)

Covered with ciliated epithelium

Destroys incoming pathogens

Has hairlike appendages

Lymphoid tissue structures

Houses the tonsils

Air passageway

Connected to nasal cavity

Formed by skeletal muscle

Nose

Respiratory epithelium lining

Contains hair

Filters out debris

Columnar epithelial cells

Prevent air dehydration

Warms incoming hair

Moisturizes air

Has conchae projections

Brushes air on epithelium

Bounce air around

Made of cartilage

Primary air intake

Mouth

Oral Mucosa

Secondary airway intake

Musculoskeletal System

Orthopedic surgeons

Oncologic orthopaedics

Treat bone cancers

Orthopaedic trauma

Install screws, plates etc

Treat critical injuries

Perform common operations

Lumbar spinal fusions

Hip replacements

Knee arthroscopy

Musculoskeletal treatment

Physiotherapist

Restore movement capabilities

Electrotherapy

Conducts exercise

Provides rehabilitation

Muscle stimulation devices

Massage muscles

Develop treatment plans

Retrains muscles

Manual exercise therapy

Treat injuries + conditions

Pelvic issues

Arthritis

Pinpoint injury causes

Leukemia

Treatments

Immune Cell Engineering

Target cancerous cells

Infuse modified T-cells

CAR-T cell therapy

Produce cancer fighting cells

Modify immune cells

Bone marrow transplant

New blood produces

Get healthy donor cells

Use stem cells

Replace diseased tissue

Radiation therapy

Ionizing radiation

Inhibit further growth

Damage leukemia cells

Chemotherapy

Kill leukemia cells

Target cancer cells

Physical exam

Enlarged liver signs

Check lymph nodes

Bone marrow test

Detect cancerous cells

Needle punctures hip

Extract bone marrow

Recurrent bleeding

Poor blood clotting

Excessive perspiration

Severe infections

Uncontrolled immune system

Bone tenderness

Weakness + fatigue

Abnormal cells produced

Inhibits healthy cells

Excessive white blood cells

Uncontrollable blood production

Diseased bone marrow

Diseased blood-forming tissues

Genetic disorders

Genetic mutations

Down syndrome

Bone marrow cancer

Environmental factors

Radiation exposure

Blood cell mutation

Damage bone marrow

Hypocalcemia

Intravenous calcium injections

Intestinal surgery

Repair small intestine

Supplements

Calcium + vitamin D

X-Ray

Detect bone cracks

Check for fractures

Urinalysis

Check phosphorus levels

Detect low vitamin-D

Blood samples

Monitor protein levels

Measure calcium levels

Muscle weakness

Irregular heart rhythm

Calcium needed for circulation

Poor blood flow

Numbness in extremities

Caused by low calcium

Aching pains

Weak appendicular skeleton

Lower back

Easily fractured bones

Brittle bones

Reduced bone density

Prevent calcium absorption

Reduce calcium levels

Damaged small intestine

Vitamin D deficiency

Kidney disorders

Inhibits calcium absorption

Calcium intolerance

Leads to malabsorption

Reduced calcium intake

Muscle System

Cardiac muscle

Cardiomyocytes muscle cells

Connected by gap junctions

Simultaneous heart contractions

Transfer electrical stimulation

Contract + pump blood

Short, branched, striated

Involuntary control

Found only in heart

Facilitates blood pump

Smooth muscle

No striations

Fuel contractions

Release ATP energy

Released by impulses

Activated by calcium ions

Contain actin + myosin

Facilitate tubular movement

Blood vessel contractions

Move substances in body

In hollow organs

Stomach + intestines

Triggered via hormones

Involuntary movement

Skeletal muscle

Receive electrical impulses

Conducted by motor neurons

Impulse prompts contraction

Covered in epimysium

Gives muscles elasticity

Protects muscles

Contain striations

Contract + expand

Actin + myosin filaments

Dark stripes

Muscle fiber bundles

Facilitates voluntary movements

Muscle contractions

Fibers receive signals

Contracts muscles

Shorten sarcomeres

Pulls actin filaments

ATP -> Mechanical energy

Stimulates myosin filaments

Actin + myosin proteins

Use contractile proteins

Work in antagonistic pairs

One contracts, other relaxes

Biceps + triceps

Facilitate movement

Responsible for circulation

Maintain posture

Resist gravity

Muscle contract + relax

Controlled by AcH

Binds to receptors

Open sarcolemma channels

Calcium ion releases

Enter sarcoplasm

Binds myosin + actin

Sodium ion released

Generate mechanical force

Responsible for movement

Necessary for exercise

Skeletal System

Axial Skeleton

Connective tissue

Tendons

Withstand mechanical stress

Dense collagen fibres

Transmit mechanical force

Attached at periosteum

Bind muscle + bone

Cartilage

Reduces friction

Stabilizes joints

Facilitates smooth movement

Enhanced sports performance

Prevents joint degradation

Absorbs shock

Gel-like padding

Semi-rigid tissue

Ligaments

Provides joint stability

Allow joint movement

Fibres of collagen

At the joint

Point where bones meet

Bone to bone

Hold bones together

Supports movement

Elastic structure

Strips of connective tissue

Bones

Spongy (Cancellous) Bone

Houses bone marrow

Lightens bones

Facilitates activity

Reduces bone density

Distributes weight stress

Provide body balance

Storage of calcium

Aid in contractions

Regulate heart rate

Mineralize bones

Facilitates hematopoiesis

Forms two progenitors

Lymphoid stem cells

T-Cells + B-Cells

Forms lymphocytes

Myeloid stem cells

Red blood cells

Produces platelets

Nutrient transport

Necessary for oxygen

Stimulated by erythropoietin

Forms erythrocytes

Hemocytoblasts differentiate

Precursor cells

Hematopoietic stem cells

Anatomy

Osteons

Blood vessels pass through

Cylindrical passageways

Medullary cavities

Contain bone marrow

Inner pockets

Periosteum

Compact outer shell

Epiphysis

Red bone marrow

Spongy bone

Diaphysis

Store bone marrow

Hollow shaft

Functions + Characteristics

Hydroxyapatite (Ca₅(PO₄)₃)

Hold phosphate

Stores calcium

Mineralized structures

Hold collagen fibers

Provide structural support

Made of protein fibres

Hard, dense tissue

Osseous tissue

Vertebral column (spine)

Electrical impulse highway

Minimizes spinal injuries

Supports head

Encases spinal cord

24 vertebrae

Thoracic rib cage

Protects heart + lungs

Supported by clavicles

12 rib pairs

The skull

Determines facial structure

Prevents brain injury

Outer protective layer

Minimizes brain damage

Enhance playing safety

Protects the brain

Key Functions

Energy storage

Adipose fat

Store + release minerals

Stored in hydroxyapatite

Prevents brittle bones

Combined with collagen

Blood cell production

Bone marrow

Hematopoiesis

Facilitates movement

Provides body framework

Provides structural support

Supports body shape

Protects internal organs

Digestive System

Diseases
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

H-2-receptor blockers

Inhibits HCl production

Acid reduction

Long-term relief

Proton pump inhibitors

Includes Dexilant + Aciphex

Reduces acid production

Prevent acid-making proteins

Antacids

Alters calcium metabolism

Causes kidney problems

Neutralize acid

Provide quick relief

X-ray Imaging

Frames digestive tract

Outlines tract damage

Drink ink/chalk

Acid probe test

Detects acid spikes

Attached to monitor

Monitors pH levels

Probe inserted in nostril

Upper endoscopy

Intravenous sedative (in your vein)

Reduces pain/sensation

Relaxes muscle

Camera attached to tube

Captures video

Thin, flexible tube

Looks at digestive tract

Magnifies epithelial lining

Symptoms/Complications

Less efficient ingestion

Vomiting (regurgitation)

Increased choking risk

Scar tissue narrows esophagus

Esophageal stricture

Chest pain

Increased pH

Laryngitis

Scarred throat tissue

Damaged vocal cords

Inflammation of larynx

Difficulty swallowing

Heartburn

Caused by acid backwash

Burning sensation

Connective tissue disorders

Scleroderma

Frequent acid reflux

Inflamed lining

Weakened esophageal sphincter

Acid backwash

Stomach's contents flow up

Sphincter isn’t efficient

Stomach doesn’t close

Celiac Disease

Treatment

Corticosteroids

Azathioprine + Budesonide

Controls intestine inflammation

Reduce immune system activity

Vitamin + Mineral supplements

Folate, Iron, Zinc

Solves nutritional deficiency

Balances body vitamins

Gluten free diet

Reduce needs of villi

Diagnosis

Check villi damage

Genetic testing

Checks for leukocyte antigens

Serology test

Looks for autoimmune response

Checking for antibodies

Symptoms

Osteoporosis

Bone degeneration

Bone density loss

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Blistering skin rash

Intestine lining mutation

Changes in epithelial cells

Malnutrition

Anemia

Weakness

Dizziness + fatigue

Caused by iron deficiency

Causes

Reduced absorption of nutrients

Vitamin deficiency

Mineral deficiency

Villous atrophy

Degrades villi layer

Immune system attacks villi

Overconsumption of gluten

Careers
Hepatologists

Cancer screening procedure

GI tissue biopsy

Endoscopy

Observe digestive tract

Tube with camera

Manages disorders

Treats pancreatitis

Prescribe medication

Perform stool tests

Patient consultations

Analyzes test results

Conducts biopsies

Reviews bloodwork

Does not operate

Determines operations necessary

Diagnose liver disease

Fatty liver disease

Detected through biopsy

Subspecialty of gastroenterology

Gastroenterologists

Conduct exploratory procedures

Colonoscopies

Inserted through rectum

Detect colon abnormalities

Examine large bowel

Perform routine operations

Esophageal cancer surgery

Tumor removal

Reroute esophagus

Remove part of esophagus

Treats gastrointestinal diseases

Colon polyps

Crohn’s Disease

GERD

Functions
Elimination

Chyme enters rectum

Stores + compacts waste

Excretes waste

Through anus

Voluntary control

Absorption

Jejunum & Ileum

Metabolic process energy sources

Broken down into glucose

Primary energy source

Monomer amino acids

Used in Krebs Cycle

Oxidized during glycolysis

Forms acetyl-CoA

Turned into ATP energy

Enhances athletic performance

Fuels all cellular processes

Fuels body movement

Synthesizes neurotransmitters

Facilitate hormone synthesis

Enhance athletic performance

Muscle strength

Muscle tissue repair

Lymphatic vessels to cells

Transport simplified lipids

Fatty acids

Monoglycerides

Capillary action

Transports nutrients to bloodstream

Amino acids

Monomer proteins

Monosaccharide

Simplified carbohydrates

More nutrients to metabolize

More calories available

Increased energy

Improves athletic performance

Nutrients carried to body cells

Takes nutrients from villi

Connect to capillaries

Extend into intestinal lumen

Microprojections

Lined with columnar epithelium

Contains villi projections

Facilitates diffusion

Through protein channels

Molecules → cell membrane

Cell membrane → Capillaries

Capillaries → Bloodstream

Linked to lymphatic vessels

Vascularity

Nutrients transported to capillaries

Contain capillaries

Increases chyme surface area

Takes in monomers

Absorbs incoming nutrients

Forms selective barrier

Absorbs monomers

Regulates nutrient absorption

Secretes mucus

Protects jejunum during movement

Lubricates passageway

Digestion

Pancreas (accessory organs)

Lipase

Fatty acids and glycerol

Breaks down lipids

Trypsin

Makes amino acids

Protein catalysts

Amylase (C₉H₁₄N₄O₃)

C₆H₁₀O₅ + H₂O -> C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

Forms disaccharide glucose

Starch + water -> maltose

Improves metabolic processes

Releases sodium bicarbonate

NaCl + H₂CO₃ -> NaCl + H₂O + CO₂

Releases carbon dioxide

Decomposition releases water

HCl + NaHCO3 -> NaCl + H2CO3

Neutralize hydrochloric acid

Regulates stomach acid

Controls blood sugar

Enhance sports perforance

Produces insulin

Liver (accessory organs)

Facilitates absorption

Neutralize stomach acids

Basic pH

Dissolves fat/lipids

CH₃(CH₂)nCOOH

Secretes bile

Small intestine

Duodenum

Mechanical Digestion

Facilitates movement of chyme

Simplifies biomolecules

Converts polymers to monomers

Simple sugars (C₆H₁₂O₆)

Fatty acids (R-COOH)

Amino acids (R-CH(NH₂)-COOH)

Signals pancreas

Receives digestive enzymes

40 cm long

Narrow passageway

Breaking down biomolecules

Stomach

Produces chyme

Expelled through the sphincter

Contains partially digest food

Acidic fluid

Smooth muscles

Contractions churn food

Submerges food in gastric juices

Breaks down food mechanically

Lined with glandular epithelium

Mucosal defence mechanisms

Subepithelial tissue

Supplying nutrients and oxygen

Eliminates hydrogen ions

Pre-epithelial tissue

Produces electrolytes (HCO₃-)

Mucus and bicarbonate barrier

Maintains pH balance

Neutralize acids

Rapid cell turn-over

Constantly regenerating

Epithelium secretes mucus

Mucus protects stomach from burning

Forms protective lining

Parietal cells (accessory organs)

Activates pepsin

Kills bacteria

Hydrochloric Acid

Produces acids

Produces digestive enzymes

Pepsin

Simplifies amino acids

Breaks down proteins

Forms smaller peptides

Endopeptidase breaks peptide bonds

Gastric chief cells (accessory organs)

Produces pepsinogen

Converted to pepsin by HCl

Inactive zymogen

Epithelial cells in gastrointestinal tract

Esophageal sphincter

Opens up to allow bolus in

Prevents acids from travelling upwards

Regulates constriction of path

Separates Esophagus from stomach

Ingestion: taking in food

Esophagus

Muscular tube lined with epithelium

Goblet cells

Protect cell wall

Allow smooth passage of food

Secrete mucus

Stratified

Epithelial Tissue Protects Esophagus

Cuboidal epithelium epithelium

Protects mechanical abrasions

Prevents harmful bacteria

Appendages traps foreign particles

Secretes enzymes

Smooth and low friction

Peristalsis

Pushes bolus down

Food moves through the esophagus

Smooth muscle tissue contractions

Involuntary movements

Wavy movements of muscles

Bolus travels down the esophagus

Located near trachea (windpipe)

Protects the trachea

Prevents food from entering windpipe

Flap of tissue

Gasses only

Epiglottis blocks trachea

Mouth/pharynx

Start digestive process

Mechanical Digestion: breaks down food

Tongue

Is a muscle

Pushes food around

Part of musculoskeletal system

Teeth

Tear + crush food

Chemical digestion

Salivary glands

Lingual lipase

Forms fatty acids + glycerides (C₁₆H₃₂O₄)

Break down triglycerides (C₆H₈O₆)

Salivary amylase (C₉H₁₄N₄O₃)

Lubricates passage through esophagus

Softens food

Catalyst of hydrolysis

Breaks down carbohydrates

Forms glucose

pH Buffers

Fights bacteria

Prevent tooth decay

Counteract acidity

Glands

Sublingual glands

Underneath tongue

Submandibular glands

Underneath jawbone

Parotid glands

Sides of face

Produces saliva enzymes

Formation of bolus

Travels down esophagus

Ball of softened food

Enzymes break down food

Biomolecules begin degradation

Nucleic acid

Needed for growth

DNA + RNA

Protein (RCH(NH2)COOH)

Form enzymes

Supports muscles

Bonded with peptide

Amino acid chain

Lipids (CH3(CH2)nCOOH)

Nutrient absorption

Fatty acid chains

Enhance sports performance

Stores energy

Carbohydrates (Cₓ(H2O)ᵧ)

Monosaccharide - (CH2O)x

Used in cellular respiration

Essential for exercise

Basic carbohydrates

Simple sugars

Takes in food

Alimentary pathway