Functioning and growth of the human body

List all the systems of the human body and their functions. Explain how body systems interact to ensure proper functioning and growth of the human body. With images.

Task 2

A 25 year old individual is working full time as a volunteer in a charity organization. His daily job is to distribute leaflets door to door and take part in charity events. He is now preparing for a marathon run organized by his charity foundation which will be held in 6 months’ time.

Explain how his body responds to his physical activities (particularly in relation to musculo-skeletal system, cardiovascular system and respiratory system). Discuss how body responses are explained by cellular and tissue structure and physiology. Further, explain how his body will coordinate its internal activities.

Task 3

A 65 year old busy and obese businessman reports to GP Practice with fever and flu like symptoms. What routine tests could be recommended for him? Discuss in relation to routine measures such as weight/height, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, food intake, BMI etc.

How these routine measures are recorded and what are their uses? What information these routine measures provide about the body functioning of this person. How such information about the body functioning of this person will inform care planning for him.

Task 4

An 85 years old woman living in a care home is a known case of type 2 diabetes and essential hypertension. She suffers from arthritis of the knees for the last few years. Recently she had wound on her leg which is not healing easily.

Explain how her age may have affected her body structure and functioning. What impact the above mentioned conditions may have on her body? Relate the effects of her medical conditions on the care and support provided to her in the care home.