BPK 105 Lecture Notes - Sodium Chloride, Covalent Bond, Negative Feedback

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 105
• Professor: Ryan Dill

Document Summary

Kin105: unit 1: define the term organ system . Describe three of the eleven organ systems in the body by describing their main function and the organs that they consist of. (4 marks) >organ system: a group of organs classified as a unit b/c of a common function or set of functions. >>skeletal system: provides protection and support, allows body movements, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and fat. Consists of bones, associated cartilages, ligaments, and joints. >>muscular system: produces movements, maintains posture, and produces body heat. Consists of muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons. >>respiratory system: exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air and regulates blood ph. Consists of the lungs and respiratory passages: describe the concept of homeostasis. What type of feedback is utilized to maintain homeostasis? (3 marks) >homeostasis: the existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the body.