Body Systems Recap

Which health issue would this be?

• smokers lungs

• scarring of liver

• atrophy of kidney

• inflamed appendix

Which health issue would this be?

• smokers lungs

• scarring of the liver

• atrophy of kidney

• inflamed appendix

Which health issue would this be?

• smokers lungs

• scarring of a liver

• atrophy of a kidney

Which health issue would this be?

• scarring of liver

• atrophy of kidney

• smokers lungs

This is the only organ that can regenerate itself!

• liver

• lung

• kidney

Answer explanation

Limitations to Regeneration:

Chronic Liver Disease:

Chronic liver diseases, such as those caused by alcohol abuse, viral infections, or certain medications, can lead to scarring (fibrosis) and eventually cirrhosis, where the liver tissue becomes permanently damaged and unable to regenerate effectively. 

Which is true about the kidneys?

• Proper kidney function is essential for overall health and well-being. 

• You can live without kidneys as long as you have a working liver.

Select the best 2 ways to keep your lungs healthy!

• don't smoke or vape

• exercise

• don't drink pop

This lobe plays a role in our judgement + making decisions

• parietal lobe

• frontal lobe

• temporal lobe

Select 3 ways you can help maintain healthier skin:

• apply sunscreen often

• don't smoke

• find healthy ways to manage stress

• only apply sunscreen once while at the beach

Which would NOT be a problem with this system?

• stomach ulcers

• lung cancer

• appendicitis