Integumentary System
Major Functions: Protection, temperature, regulator, and sensory receptor.
Integumentary System
Common Disorders: Infections, cancers.
Integumentary System
Common Laboratory Tests: Skin scrapings, potassium hydroxide (KOH)
preparation, biopsy staining procedures.
Skeletal System
Major Functions: Framework and movement: Shape, support, protection,
and storage place for minerals. Movement is made possible through joints.
Skeletal System
Common Disorders: Arthritis, gout, tumors, infections, developmental conditions.
Skeletal System
Common Laboratory Tests: Calcium phosphate, alkaline phosphatase,
uric acid, Vitamin D, blood cell counts, cultures, cytogenetic analysis.
Skeletal System
Tubes Used for Common Laboratory Tests: Red and purple.
Muscular System
Major Functions: Framework and movement: Muscles produce movement,
maintain posture, and produce heat.
Muscular System
Common Disorders: Muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, tendinitis, infections.
Muscular System
Common Laboratory Tests: Muscle enzymes, (e.g., creatine
phosphokinase, lactate dehydrogenase)
Muscular System
Tubes Used for Common Laboratory Tests: Red and gray.
Nervous System
Major Functions: Communication and Control: Transmits impulses,
responds to change, is responsible for communication, and exercises
control over all parts of the body.
Nervous System
Common Disorders: Infections, e.g., meningitis, encephalitis, tumors,
epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Nervous System
Common Laboratory Tests: Hormone, protein, and enzyme analysis,
microbial cultures.
Nervous System
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Endocrine System
Major Functions: Communication and control: The glands of the
endocrine system produce hormones, chemical messengers, that provide
for communication and control over various parts of the body.
Endocrine System
Common Disorders: Addison's Disease, Cushing's syndrome, diabetes,
hyper or hypothyroidism, goiter
Endocrine System
Common Laboratory Tests: Hormone analysis, thyroid function tests
Endocrine System
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Cardiovascular System
Major Functions: Transportation and Immunity: Transports oxygen and
carbon dioxide, delivers nutrients and hormones, regulates blood
clotting and removes waste products.
Cardiovascular System
Common Disorders: Tumors, heart disease, hemophelia
Cardiovascular System
Common Laboratory Tests: Heart enzymes, hemoglobin, hematocrit
(H&H), cell counts, platelet function tests, coagulation factors,
bone marrow analysis, cytogenetic analysis.
Cardiovascular System
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Lymphatic System
Major Functions: Transportation and Immunity: The lymphatic system
stimulates immune responses =, protects the body, and transports
proteins and fluids.
Lymphatic System
Common Disorders: Tumors, eg., lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, immune
disorders, infections.
Lymphatic System
Common Laboratory Tests: Bone marrow analysis, immune function tests.
Lymphatic System
Tubes Used for Common Laboratory Tests: Yellow