Complete the table below for the required systems listed. Be sure to add the following requirements for each column:
- Organs in the system: List 4 to 6 of the main organs of each body system.
- Function of the system: Write 1 or 2 sentences explaining the function of the system itself in your own words.
- Major diseases afflicting the system: Write a short list of 5 to 6 major diseases that afflict each system.
- Reference(s): Include APA cited reference(s).
| System | Organs in the System | Function of the System | Major Diseases Afflicting the System | Reference(s) |
| Example: Immune System | ThymusLymph nodesSkinTonsilsBone marrowSpleen | Protects the body from disease and infection by defending against, attacking, and removing pathogensRemoves debris from the body, such as dead cells | Hay feverAsthmaUrticaria (hives)Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Rheumatic feverRheumatoid arthritis | Immune System and Disorders (n.d). Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/immunesystemanddisorders.html |
| Required: Nervous system | ||||
| Required: Cardiovascular system | ||||
| Required: Endocrine system | ||||
| Required: Respiratory system | ||||
| Required: Musculoskeletal system | ||||
| Required: Digestive system | ||||
| Optional: Lymphatic system | ||||
| Optional: Urinary system | ||||
| Optional: Reproductive system | ||||
| Optional: Integumentary system |
Cite at least 1 reputable reference for each of the required body systems in your chart. Reputable references include trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, a textbook, or other sources of similar quality.
Format your references used in your chart according to APA guidelines. Use the Center for Writing Excellence Tutorials & Guides page (citation generator, sample paper) for appropriate APA formatting resources.
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