Directions:

•Today you will be making a poster on the body system/organ that your group was assigned

•The following template must be used to make your poster. You may rearrange any text boxes or pictures

• These posters will be hung up in the hall way

• I attached an example of the muscular system

Function: Pumps oxygen-rich blood to your all living cells.

Common Diseases/Complication- Heart Attacks, Heart Palpitations- Heart Attacks- Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the chest, arm, or below the breastbone. Frequent rapid heartbeats. Diseases/Complications Prevention- Eating healthy, exercising on a daily basis. Frequent doctor visits.

Facts: You heart beats 100,000 times everyday. Also, you are most-likely to have a heart attack on a Monday morning due to stress.

Group Names- Denesha, Keja, Marshayla, Saul.

HEART

Brain and Spinal Cord

The basic body functions of the Brain and spinal cord is to control the body temperature, blood pressure, and breathing

The most common complication of the brain and spinal cord are found in the tissue inside the skull or the bony spinal column, which makes up the central nervous system (CNS). A tumor is a mass of cells that forms a new growth or is present at birth (congenital). Tumors occur when genes that regulate cell growth become damaged or mutated, allowing cells to grow and divide out of control. Tumors can form anywhere in the body.

The brain is a soft spongy mass of nerve cells and supportive tissue. It also controls the things we choose to do.

Maritza, Remi, Oscar, Kailyn, Jereda

Endocrine SystemSecretes hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and metabolism by body cells.

Common DiseasesDiabetes, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Hypoglycemia , Metabolic Disorder.

Disease PreventionMaintaining weight by eating right and exercising regularly.

Key structures are adrenal gland, pituitary gland, ovaries, and testes.

Iyanna Brooks, Dejah Booth, Antasia Allen, Treasure Ligon, Natalie Acevedo

Pancreas

Releases chemical into the small intestine.

• You are born with type one diabetes

• You get type two when you are obese

Jaundice. Pancreatic cancer that blocks the liver's bile duct can cause jaundice. Signs include yellow skin and eyes, dark-colored urine, and pale-colored stools.

• The pancreas is part of the endocrine system and it releases a hormone called insulin.

Ghania, Azaniah, Jesse

Excretory System

Function: The excretory system is a passive biological system that removes excess, unnecessary material.

Common Diseases/Complication: Kidney stones, kidney failure, bladder cancer, UIT, ureterocele, urethritis, and much more.

Diseases/Complications Prevention: eat healthy, eat green leafy vegetables, drink 8 cups of water, proper excise, proper sleep

Facts:A liver would be about 3 pounds in a average human

The liver is rubbery to touch

Group Names: Israel Ramos, Mame Bey, Quinneisha Little

Deliver s blood to different parts of the body to keep the different systems alive and working.

Myocardial Infarction(heart attack)Atherosclerosis ( disease of the arteries)

The most common one is heart attack, blocked arteries clotted by cholesterol. Veins are thinned by the usage of Heroin. It is important to think about things that can effect you in the future. It is important to stay away from drugs ,execrise and maintain a healthy diet. In the future it will all pay off.

Veins pumps blood to the heart.Artery's away from the heart.Capillaries are very thin veins.These different structures provide s support to the heart and is very essential to every day life

Jennifer Banks, Jada Haynes, Tre’Shawnda Hawkins, Reginald Holt

CARDIOVASCULAR

LiverPicture: Function:

The liver regulates most chemical levels in the blood and excretes a product called bile, which helps carry away waste products from the liver

Common Diseases/Complication: Diseases that may affect the liver include hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), cirrhosis (scarring), fatty liver, and liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).Diseases/Complications Prevention: • Get vaccination• Avoid drinking alcohol• Stay healthy

Facts:The liver is the largest solid organ in the body, weighing on average about 3.5 pounds.

Group Names: Chacora H, Dejah L, and Ryan F.