Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology is a course that will enable students to develop an understanding of the relationships between the structures and functions of the human body. Students will also learn the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within the human body. This course will involve laboratory activities, projects, dissections, textbook material, models, diagrams, journal writings, and clinical studies.

• Describe the structure and function organization of the body.

• Explain the characteristics of life.

• Use anatomical terminology.

• Describe how the body maintains homeostasis.

• Relate chemistry to the field of anatomy and physiology.

• Describe how cells function and divide.

• Discuss the structures and functions of the systems of the body.

• Describe how muscles, bones, and nerves work together to create movement.

• Describe the structure and function of sensory organs.

• Compare healthy and diseased tissues.

• Name several diseases and disorders of the body and explain what causes them.

• Explain how diseases and disorders of the body are detected and treated.

• Describe the interactions between various organ systems in the body.