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Demonstrate Knowledge Of Human Anatomy And Physiology
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40 hours
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Learning Objectives
4 objectives- Understand the fundamental organization and function of the human body from cellular to system level.
- Describe the structure and function of major body systems including skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
- Explain physiological processes such as muscle contraction, blood circulation, respiration, neural coordination, hormonal regulation, digestion, excretion, and reproduction.
- Analyze interactions between different body systems and their roles in maintaining homeostasis.
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PreviewUnit 230: Human Anatomy and Physiology
1. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Overview of anatomy (structure) and physiology (function)
- Levels of organization: cells, tissues, organs, systems
- Homeostasis and its importance
2. Skeletal System
- Structure and composition of bones
- Functions: support, protection, movement, mineral storage, blood cell production
- Types of bones: long, short, flat, irregular
- Joints and their classifications
- Interaction with muscular system for movement
3. Muscular System
- Types of muscles: skeletal, cardiac, smooth
- Roles: movement, posture maintenance, heat production
- Muscle anatomy: muscle fibers, myofibrils, sarcomeres
- Mechanism of muscle contraction (sliding filament theory)
4. Cardiovascular System
- Components: heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), blood
- Structure and function of the heart
- Cardiac cycle: systole and diastole phases
- Blood circulation pathways: systemic and pulmonary
- Blood pressure regulation and factors affecting it
5. Respiratory System
- Anatomy: nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli
- Mechanics of breathing: inspiration and expiration
- Gas exchange process in alveoli
- Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood
- Common respiratory disorders
6. Nervous System
- Central Nervous System (CNS): brain and spinal cord
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): sensory and motor neurons
- Neuron structure and function
- Sensory perception and motor control
- Coordination and reflex arcs
7. Endocrine System
- Major endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, etc.)
- Hormones: types and mechanisms of action
- Regulation of metabolism, growth, reproduction, and stress response
- Feedback mechanisms in hormone regulation
8. Digestive System
- Structure: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum
- Accessory organs: liver, pancreas, gallbladder
- Processes: ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination
- Enzymatic breakdown of nutrients
9. Urinary System
- Components: kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
- Functions: filtration of blood, fluid balance, electrolyte regulation, waste excretion
- Nephron structure and role
- Urine formation and micturition process
10. Reproductive System
- Male reproductive anatomy: testes, vas deferens, prostate, penis
- Female reproductive anatomy: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina
- Gametogenesis: spermatogenesis and oogenesis
- Fertilization and early development
- Hormonal regulation of reproduction
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