1. Anatomy and Physiology
Course Overview

2. 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.

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

4. 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

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

6. 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.

7. Any Questions?

8. 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

9. 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)

10. STRUCTURE DETERMINES FUNCTION
How are they related?
STRUCTURE
DETERMINES
FUNCTION

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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