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Cells
• Building blocks of body
• Microscopic in size
• Cells combine to form tissue
Tissues
• Cells organized into tissue to
carry on particular activities
(connect, support, absorb,
secrete, protect, direct,
coordinate, allow movement)
• Groups of tissues form organs
DHSR Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 8
7.1.1 List the organs of the body.
• Comprises the
bony framework
of the body
• Has 206
bones
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The Skeletal System
(continued)
FUNCTIONS:
• Support
• Protect
• Movement
• Mineral storage
• Blood cell
production
DHSR Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 17
The Skeletal System
(continued)
COMPOSITION OF JOINTS:
• Ligament - connects bone
to bone
• Tendon - connects muscle
to bone
COMPOSITION OF JOINTS:
• Bursa - fluid filled sac that
allows bones to move easily
over others
• Cartilage – connective tissue
that cushions the joint at end
of bones and between bones
DHSR Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 20
7.2.1 Discuss common disorders of the
skeletal system.
• Circulation is
continuous
movement of blood
throughout body
• Lungs
– right - 3 lobes
– left - 2 lobes
• Accessory Organs
– Liver – produces bile for
breakdown of fats
– Gallbladder – stores bile
produced by liver
– Pancreas - manufactures
insulin and digestive
enzymes
DHSR Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 95
7.6.1 Discuss common disorders of the
digestive system.
• Also known as
excretory system
• Characteristics of normal
urine
– Pale yellow to amber
– Clear
– Acidic
– Quantity 1000-1500 ml.
per day
– pH 5.0 – 7.0
DHSR Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 116
7.7.2 Discuss common disorders of the
urinary system.
• Nephritis - inflammation
of kidney due to infection
• Cystitis - inflammation of
urinary bladder due to
infection
• Calculi – kidney or
bladder stones
• Uremia - accumulation
of urea in blood due to
kidney disease
• Urethritis - inflammation
of the urethra
• Elevated temperature
• Sugar and/or acetone
in urine
• Urine color other than
clear, pale yellow
• Complaint of burning
on urination
• Incontinence
• Polyuria - excessive
amounts of urine per
voiding
• Hypoglycemia
– low blood sugar
• Hyperglycemia
– high blood sugar
• Part of nervous
system
• Sensory neurons
make one aware
of changes in the
environment
• Changes known
as stimuli
DHSR Approved Curriculum-Unit 7 167
Sensory Organs
(continued)
• Functions of the sensory system
– Vision
– Hearing
– Smell
– Taste
– Touch
• Bleeding
• Complaint of pain
• Vaginal discharge
• Complaint of itching
• Lumps
• Carcinoma • Sarcoma
– skin – bone
– lining of hollow – muscle
organs and – lymph system
passageways – cartilage
• Skin • Breast
• Lungs • Prostate
• Colon • Uterus
• Rectum
• Loss of appetite
– smaller meals
– nutritious snacks
– report requests for medications
promptly
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Guidelines For Care Of Residents
Being Treated For Cancer
(continued)
• Fever • Behavioral
• Changes in changes
weight • Constipation
• Bleeding • Diarrhea
• Changes in vital • Nausea and
signs
vomiting
• Complaint of pain
• Sores in mouth