1. Human Organ System – nursing writers
Human Organ SystemsThe human body is truly remarkable and is designed to function
effectively. Organs are important structures composed of different tissues that facilitate
specific functions within the body. Organs function as part of an integrated group of
structures known as organ systems. These organ systems form the organizational units that
are responsible for crucial processes necessary for sustaining life.Examples of organ
systems include, but are not limited to, the cardiovascular system, the digestive system, the
musculoskeletal system, the nervous system, the excretory system, the endocrine system,
and the respiratory system. Even organ systems do not function alone. These systems work
together, interacting with other organs in a functional network that keeps the body in
balance. (Look up the term homeostasis in your text.) When homeostasis or the normal
functioning of organ systems is disrupted, disease may develop, causing injury to the body
or even death.
