Medical Terminology

In a four-page summary, address the following questions.

Identify the components and functions of each primary organ or structure in the urinary system and explain the flow of urine from each of the primary organs and structures. What type of conditions can occur if any of the primary organs or structures does not function properly?

Explain the role that the organs or structures of the endocrine system play in an individual who has diabetes mellitus.

Describe the conditions under which a physician might order a mammogram for a patient other than for a routine examination.

Next, select a disease or complication that can occur in any of the organ systems discussed in Lessons 5-8 (urinary, endocrine, ears, eyes, and reproductive systems). Describe the symptoms and diagnostic procedures related to the disease or condition.