Anatomy and Physiology Course Overview

General Description In this course, we will investigate the structure and function of the human body and its many systems. We will be taking a systems physiology approach to these topics.

Themes will include… Organization of the body Biochemical and cellular composition Selected body systems Impact of diseases/disorders of certain systems

Course Outline The Human Body and Homeostasis Cells and Tissues Skin & Integumetary System Skeletal System Muscular System Endocrine System Lymphatic System The Cardiovascular System The Respiratory System The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

Grading Procedures Tests, Quizzes, Major Projects, and Lab Practicals - 60% Labs, Activities, Homework and other – 40%

Alert! As this course explores the body and its systems, it will involve a number of dissections. While I will be understanding of the various issues that surround this type of work, these projects are a mandatory aspect of this course.

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Anatomy The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts, and their relationship to one another. Major Subdivisions: Gross Anatomy - study of large, easily observable structures Microscopic Anatomy - study of body structures that are too small to see with the naked eye

Physiology The study of how the body and its parts function. Includes a number of subdivisions, usually related to specific systems (i.e., cardiac physiology, neurophysiology, reproductive physiology)

STRUCTURE DETERMINES FUNCTION How are they related? STRUCTURE DETERMINES FUNCTION

Levels of Structural Organization Smooth muscle cell Molecules Atoms Smooth muscle tissue Epithelial tissue Connective tissue Blood vessel (organ) Cardio- vascular system Cellular level Cells are made up of molecules Tissue level Tissues consist of similar types of cells Organ level Organs are made up of different types of tissues Organ system level Organ systems consist of different organs that work together closely Organismal level Human organisms are made up of many organ systems Chemical level Atoms combine to form molecules Figure 1.1

Figure 1.1, step 1 Molecules Atoms Chemical level Atoms combine to form molecules Figure 1.1, step 1

Figure 1.1, step 2 Smooth muscle cell Molecules Atoms Cellular level Cells are made up of molecules Chemical level Atoms combine to form molecules Figure 1.1, step 2

Figure 1.1, step 3 Smooth muscle cell Molecules Atoms Smooth muscle tissue Cellular level Cells are made up of molecules Tissue level Tissues consist of similar types of cells Chemical level Atoms combine to form molecules Figure 1.1, step 3

Figure 1.1, step 4 Smooth muscle cell Molecules Atoms Smooth muscle tissue Epithelial tissue Connective tissue Blood vessel (organ) Cellular level Cells are made up of molecules Tissue level Tissues consist of similar types of cells Organ level Organs are made up of different types of tissues Chemical level Atoms combine to form molecules Figure 1.1, step 4

Figure 1.1, step 5 Smooth muscle cell Molecules Atoms Smooth muscle tissue Epithelial tissue Connective tissue Blood vessel (organ) Cardio- vascular system Cellular level Cells are made up of molecules Tissue level Tissues consist of similar types of cells Organ level Organs are made up of different types of tissues Organ system level Organ systems consist of different organs that work together closely Chemical level Atoms combine to form molecules Figure 1.1, step 5

Figure 1.1, step 6 Smooth muscle cell Molecules Atoms Smooth muscle tissue Epithelial tissue Connective tissue Blood vessel (organ) Cardio- vascular system Cellular level Cells are made up of molecules Tissue level Tissues consist of similar types of cells Organ level Organs are made up of different types of tissues Organ system level Organ systems consist of different organs that work together closely Organismal level Human organisms are made up of many organ systems Chemical level Atoms combine to form molecules Figure 1.1, step 6