A model for human physiology<br> Copyright Alex Amies 2006 The nervous system senses the outside environment, the state of the body itself, and initiates movement of the musculoskeletal system. The endocrine system helps regulates the state of the body via secretion of hormones. The musculoskeletal system gives structure to the body and allows movement. The reference value or range expected for a measurement. The pulse rate of the heart, normally measured in beats per minute, may be measured on any number of arteries when the patient is at rest. The expected range for calcium blood concentration. The pressure measured in an artery. Blood Concentration The concentration of a particular chemical in the blood in meq/L. The expected range for creatinine blood concentration. milli equivalents per Liter A healthy range of values that a measurement should be within. The unit for a measurement. The integumentary system consists of the elements covering the body, including skin, hair, and nails. The respiratory system absorbs oxygen from the air and expells carbon dioxide and water. The expected range for sodium blood concentration. The diastolic blood pressure is the lowest pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle. The expected range for chloride blood concentration. Human physiology is concerned with the physical and biochemical functions of humans beings. Physiology focusses on organs and systems, including examing and measuring the state or organs and systems to determine whether they are functioning normally. Human Physiology The expected range for the diastolic blood pressure. The immune system protects the body from foreign biological agents. Milligrams per deca Liter Body Temperature Body temperature of a patient. The reproductive system system produces gametes in male and female and nurtures offspring. Measurement A measurement records the state of a property at some point in time. The lymphatic system lymph fluid into lymph capillaries and returns it to the vascular system. A physiological system is a system within the body that functions as a unit. The human physiological system inlcudes the circulatory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune, cardio-vasular, integumentary, lymphatic, muscoloskeletal, reproductive, respiratory, and urinary systems. The expected range for glucose blood concentration. The circulatory system delivers oxygen and nutrients to the different parts of the body. In order for a circulatory system to be function properly it must maintain pressure within a healthy range. If the blood pressure suddenly falls too low the patient will go into shock. On the other hand, chronic high blood pressure indicates a risk of cardiovascular disease. The heart should also maintain a pulse within a certain range. The pulse rate depends on level of exertion so that measurements are normally taken when the patient is at rest. The expected range for potasium blood concentration. The gastroIntestinal system digests food and liquid for sustenance. The urinary system removes water and waste products from the blood producing urine. The expected range for the systolic blood pressure. The systolic blood pressure is the peak pressure measured during the cardiac cycle. The relation of a person's circulatory system and the resting pulse. Defines the relation of the measurement to the physiological system The relation of a person's circulatory system and the systolic blood pressure. Human physiology studies the sciece of physiological systems and uses the information to evaluate the health of patients. The substrance measured in the laboratory test. Substance Measured The unit that a particular measurement is reported with respect to. A measurement has an interpretation that relates to a reference value or range. A blood concentration measurement has an interpretation that relates to a healthy range. The relation of a person's circulatory system and the diastolic blood pressure. The lower value in a range of real numbers.. The result of a measurement is a real number. The upper value in a range of real numbers. The value of a measurement or result of an examination. 0.0 0.0 The creatinine blood concentration normal range recommended by Unilab (0.5 to 1.4) in meq/L. The glucose blood concentration normal range recommended by Unilab (3.5 to 5.5) in meq/L. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 The resting pulse healthy range recommended by the American Hearth Association (60 - 80 bpm) The range recommended as normal by the American Heart Association (max 80 mmHg) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 The calcium blood concentration normal range recommended by Unilab (8.7 to 10.5) in meq/L. Calcium Blood Concentration Normal Range from Unilab 0.0 The glucose blood concentration normal range recommended by Unilab (135 - 148) in meq. 0.0 The glucose blood concentration normal range recommended by Unilab (65 to 99) in mg/DL. 0.0 0.0 0.0 The range recommended as normal by the American Heart Association (max 120 mmHg) 0.0