Anatomy, Physiology and Human Diseases Course Description This course provides an overview to the anatomical structures and physiology of the human body. Each body system is discussed in terms of the major anatomical structures and function including how each system participates in homeostasis of the body. In addition, the course discusses selected major pathologies, including disease definitions and causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and possible treatments. Finally, the course discusses common issues and changes that occur in each body system through the life span. Credit Hour Designation: 3.00 Total Course Hours: 112.70 Total Clock Hours: 42.30 Total Student Preparation Hours: 70.40 Time on Task Lesson Number Lesson Presentation Discussions Quizzes and Exams Clock Hours Reading and Review Assignments Student Preparation Time Lesson Total 1 1.80 1.00 0.50 3.30 3.70 4.00 7.70 11.00 2 1.60 1.00 0.50 3.10 3.20 2.00 5.20 8.30 3 2.40 1.00 0.50 3.90 3.20 3.00 6.20 10.10 4 2.00 1.00 0.50 3.50 2.80 2.00 4.80 8.30 5 3.10 1.00 0.50 4.60 6.00 3.50 9.50 14.10 6 2.30 1.00 0.50 3.80 4.90 4.00 8.90 12.70 7 1.80 1.00 0.50 3.30 2.20 3.00 5.20 8.50 8 1.50 1.00 0.50 3.00 3.20 3.00 6.20 9.20 9 2.00 1.00 0.50 3.50 3.60 1.00 4.60 8.10 10 1.60 1.00 0.50 3.10 2.20 0.50 2.70 5.80 11 2.20 1.00 0.50 3.70 3.20 1.00 4.20 7.90 12 2.00 1.00 0.50 3.50 3.70 1.50 5.20 8.70 Total 24.30 12.00 6.00 42.30 41.90 28.50 70.40 112.70 50.76 *50-minute clock hour Lesson Title and Topics Lesson 1: Introduction to Body Structure and Organization Topics: Basic Definitions and Organization of the Body, Cells A Closer Look, Body Planes, Cavities, and Regions Course Outcomes and Lesson Objectives Describe the organization of the human body Outline the levels of organization of the body, including the Identify the structures and functions of the organelles of a typical human cell Describe body planes, cavities, regions, and directional terms Define homeostasis and its importance to the human body Anatomy, Physiology and Human Diseases Preview page 1 of 7
Lesson 2: Integumentary System Topics: Functions of the Integumentary System, Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin, Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System integumentary system at different points in the life span Describe selected integumentary system diseases and Explain the function of the anatomical structures of the skin Explain the functions of the skin, including its contribution to homeostasis Identify the anatomical structures of the skin Lesson 3: Skeletal System Topics: Organization and Bone Structure, Axial and Appendicular Skeleton, Joints, Common Skeletal System Disorders skeletal Describe selected skeletal system diseases and Describe the organization of the human body Describe the organization of the skeletal system Explain the functions of bones, including its contribution to homeostasis Identify the anatomical structures of the skeletal system, including the major bones of the body Lesson 4: Muscular System Anatomy, Physiology and Human Diseases Preview page 2 of 7
Topics: Muscle Tissue, Major Skeletal Muscles, Common Muscular System Disorders muscular Describe selected muscular system diseases and Explain the basic concept of muscle contraction Describe how the muscular system contributes to Identify the anatomical structures of the muscular system, including the major muscles of the body Lesson 5: Nervous System and Special Senses Topics: Structure and Function, Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Special Senses, Common Nervous System Disorders nervous system and special senses at different points in the life span Describe selected nervous system and special senses diseases and Describe the organization of the human body Describe the organization of the nervous system Explain how an electrical impulse is conducted through a nerve Explain how the nervous system contributes to the
Identify the anatomical structures of the nervous system and special senses and their functions Lesson 6: Circulatory System Topics: The Heart, Blood Vessels, Blood, Common Circulatory System Disorders cardiovascular system at different points in the life span Describe selected cardiovascular system diseases and Explain how blood pressure is measured Describe the different types of blood vessels and their function Describe the composition and functions of blood Describe the electrical conduction system of the heart Explain how blood flows through the heart, lungs, and body Explain the cardiac cycle, including how the cardiovascular system contributes to the Identify the anatomical structures of the cardiovascular system Lesson 7: The Immune System Topics: Anatomy of the Immune System, Physiology of the Immune System, Common Immune System Disorders immune Describe selected immune system diseases and Describe how immunity works
Explain how the immune system contributes to the Identify the anatomical structures of the immune system Lesson 8: The Respiratory System Topics: Anatomy of the Respiratory System, Physiology of the Respiratory System, Common Respiratory System Disorders respiratory Describe selected respiratory system diseases and Explain internal and external respiration Explain the mechanics of breathing Explain how the respiratory system contributes to the Identify the anatomical structures of the respiratory system and their functions Lesson 9: The Digestive System Topics: Anatomy of the Digestive System, Physiology of the Digestive System, Common Digestive System Disorders digestive Describe selected digestive system diseases and Explain the physiology of digestion through the system
Explain how the digestive system contributes to the Identify the anatomical structures of the digestive system and their functions Lesson 10: The Urinary System Topics: Anatomy of the Urinary System, Physiology of the Urinary System, Common Urinary System Disorders urinary Describe selected urinary system diseases and Explain the physiology of the urinary system Describe the composition of urine Explain how the urinary system contributes to the Identify the anatomical structures of the urinary system and their functions Lesson 11: Endocrine System Topics: Hormone Function, Pituitary, Hypothalamus, and Pineal Glands, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Thymus Glands, Pancreas and Adrenal Glands, Ovaries and Testes endocrine Describe selected endocrine system diseases and Explain the physiology of the endocrine system Explain how the endocrine system contributes to the
Identify the anatomical structures of the endocrine system and their functions Lesson 12: Reproductive Systems Topics: Female Reproductive System, Menstrual Cycle and Childbirth, Male Reproductive System reproductive system at different points in the life span Describe selected male and female reproductive system diseases and Explain the physiology of reproduction Explain the menstrual cycle Explain how the reproductive system contributes to the Identify the anatomical structures of the male and female reproductive systems Suggested Textbook Pearson Title Title: Edition: Authors: Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: An Interactive Journey for Health Professionals 2nd Bruce J. Colbert; Jeff J. Ankney; Karen T. Lee ISBN: 9780132865661
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