Body Systems Report

Digestive System Major Components

Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Large intestine Anus

Teeth Tongue Salivary glands Liver Gallbladder Pancreas

Diseases and Injuries

Ulcers Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GRD) Pancreatitis Diabetes Hernia Pyloric Stenosis

Narrowing of the pyloric sphincter causing projectile vomiting.

Proper Care

Balanced diet Whole grains, fruits and vegetables Small frequent portions

Limit alcoholic intake Diabetics may require insulin Remove the gallbladder

If you have gallstones

Muscular System Major Components

Smooth muscles Skeletal muscles Tendons Ligaments Cartilage

Potential Diseases and Injuries

Pulled/torn muscle Pulled/torn tendon Atrophy

Weakening of muscles from disuse Tenosynovitis

Inflammation of tendons, tendon sheaths, and synovial membranes

Proper Care

Regular exercising Stretching Sufficient protein in diet

Urinary SystemMajor Components

Kidneys Bladder Ureter Urethra Nephrons

Diseases and Injuries

Urinary tract infections Kidney stones Incontinence

Inability to control micturition Glucosuria

Kidneys unable to absorb all glucose Nephroptosis

Floating kidney

Proper Care

Stay hydrated Limit caffeine intake

Caffeine is a diuretic which slows re-absorption of water

Limit alcohol intake Dialysis

When the kidneys fail, a machine filters the blood