When describing “The Human” we ought to know the physical and functional aspect first, without which the knowledge is incomplete. This blog is in continuation of past blog 8 in Brief.
F: Urinary system/Excretory System
This system includes series of organs starting from kidney to ureter ,bladder ending at urethra. Both kidneys are bean shaped, Right is placed behind the liver, Left is behind the stomach and spleen on both side of the vertebra extending from 12th thoracic up to 3rd lumbar below. urine is filtered out when blood passes through the kidney. It is responsible for maintaining fluid, electrolytes and acid-base balance of the body.
G: Endocrine system
It is responsible for the production of various hormones which regulate different body functions including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
H: Integumentary system
This is most visible exterior organ of the body includes skin, hair, nail and glands. Important functions are protection, regulation, sensation, production.
I: Reproductive system (Female and Male)
This system is collection of organs and tissues different in both sexes which work to facilitate sexual reproduction of Human and are inter dependent.
Male Reproductive system includes
Female Reproductive system
Philosophically modern reproduction is drawn into controversy due to advancement of knowledge and technology in reproduction. There are argument and counter argument on reproductive autonomy, reproductive guide and reproductive choices. Moral values are analyzed now a days in carrying out other reproductive procedures like in-vitro fertilization and surrogacy.
J: Immune system
Immune system is very much complex, integrated ,coordinated structures comprising cells ,tissues ,organs and proteins. Primary lymphoid organ are thymus and bone-marrow. Secondary organs are spleen, tonsil, lymph vessel, lymph node, adenoids, skin and liver. It works for defending or limiting infections invaded by bacteria, virus, parasites, toxins, fungi and cancerous cells .
WHO has put much stress on maternal and child health in order to make a healthy wellbeing and above all healthy society.
Sometime however immune system may go wrong ,mistakenly attack the body’s own cell and destroy it. This is called autoimmune disorder Some times pathogens are able to suppress or evade the immune system leading to chronic infection. Disease and disorder of health are under constant and progressive research so as to prolong the life and maintain good health. In this respect WHO has come out with definition of good health.