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AHS 1010 – Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Course Description This course focused provides a basic study of structure and function of the human body. This course includes an overview of each body system with an emphasis on homeostasis. Medical terminology related to body structure and function is taught as an integral part of the course. Topics include: introduction to medical terms describing the human body; and overview of structure and function of the human body.
Competency Areas	Hours
Introduction to Medical Terms Describing the Human Body	Class	5
Overview of Structure and Function of the Human Body	D. Lab	0
	P. Lab	0
	Credit	5

Prerequisite:	Program Admission
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
Introduction to Medical Terms describing the Human Body		5	0	0
Medical Terminology	Use selected medical terms as related to the human body.
Overview of Structure and Function of the Human Body		45	0	0
General plan and structure of the human body	Define anatomy and physiology.
	Describe anatomical position.
	Define and use the principle directional terms in human anatomy.
	Identify sagittal, transverse, and frontal sections of the body.
	Define and locate the principle regions and cavities of the human body.
	Identify the structure of a cell tissue, organ, and system, and explain the relationship among these structures as they constitute an organism.
General plan and structure of the human body	Define anatomy and physiology.
	Describe anatomical position.
	Define and use the principle directional terms in human anatomy.
	Identify sagittal, transverse, and frontal sections of the body.
	Define and locate the principle regions and cavities of the human body.
	Identify the structure of a cell tissue, organ, and system, and explain the relationship among these structures as they constitute an organism.
Chemical elements and the human body	Define the terms homeostasis, and metabolism, and cellular respiration.
	Differentiate between inorganic and organic compounds and give examples of each.
	Describe the properties of water that make it essential for body functions.
	Contrast acids and bases and use the pH scale in describing acidity and alkalinity of a solution.
	Identify the biologically significant elements from a given list by their chemical symbols and summarize the main functions of each in the body.
Cells	Describe the structure of a typical cell.
	List organelles and discuss the functions of each.
	Describe active and passive transport mechanisms.
	Define mitosis and meiosis.
Tissues	Define the term tissue and list the four major types.
	List and describe major types of epithelial, connective, and muscle tissues.
	Locate and describe different categories of membranes in the body.
Integumentary System	Identify the main and accessory structures of the integumentary system and their functions.
	Discuss the function of the skin in homeostasis of body temperature.
Skeletal System	Describe the functions of the skeletal system.
	Identify major bones of the axial and appendicular skeletons.
	Explain the relationship of the endocrine system to the skeletal system.
	Describe the development of the skeletal system
	Define articulation and identify types of joints.
Muscular System	Explain the functions of the skeletal muscular system.
	Identify major skeletal muscles and functions.
	Explain the physiology of a muscle contraction.
	Describe actions of muscles.
Nervous System	Identify the general functions of the nervous system.
	Explain the anatomical and functional classification of the nervous system.
	Identify types of neurons and describe their functions.
	Identify parts of a neuron.
	Describe the physiology of a nerve impulse transmission.
	Describe the spinal cord and spinal reflexes.
	Describe and give the functions of the layers of the meninges and cerebral spinal fluid.
	Identify spinal nerves and define plexus.
	Identify cranial nerves and give functions of each.
	Compare and contrast the sympathetic with the parasympathetic nervous system.
	Name the principle areas and functions associated with the lobes of the cerebrum.
	Identify and describe the functions of major regions of the brain.
Senses	Describe the structure and functions of the three major parts of the ear.
	Describe the structure and functions of the eye.
	Describe the physiology of vision.
	Trace sound waves through the ear.
	Differentiate special and general senses.
	Describe tactile sensation and proprioception.
Endocrine System	Define endocrine gland and hormone, and describe how the endocrine system works to maintain homeostasis.
	Locate the principle endocrine glands, and identify the principle hormones, functions, and target tissues.
	Describe the mechanism by which the hypothalamus links the nervous and endocrine systems.
	Describe feedback mechanisms.
Cardiovascular System	Describe the functions of the cardiovascular system.
	Describe the major components of the cardiovascular system.
	Describe the components of plasma and the functions of each.
	Describe and give the function of each type of formed element.
	Explain the ABP and Rh blood grouping systems.
	Describe the location of the heart in relation to other organs of the thoracic cavity and the associated serous membranes.
	Label a heart identifying chambers, valves, and associated vessels of the heart.
	Trace flow of blood through the heart, and distinguish between the pulmonary and systemic circulation.
	Describe location of the parts of the conduction system of the heart, and trace the pathway of impulses initiation and conduction.
	Identify major blood vessels.
	Describe the structure and function of the different kinds of blood vessels.
	Define blood pressure and contrast the clinical significance of systolic, diastolic, and pulse pressure.
Lymphatic System and Immunity	Describe the structures of the lymphatic system and their functions.
	Explain adaptive and innate resistance to disease.
Respiratory System	Describe parts of the upper and lower respiratory tract.
	Trace the pathway of air into and out of the respiratory tract.
	Explain the physiology of breathing.
	Differentiate external and internal respirations.
	Explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are carried by the blood.
Digestive System	Differentiate chemical and mechanical digestion.
	Identify parts of the digestive system, digestive organs’ location, and explain the function of each.
	Trace the pathway of food through the gastrointestinal system.
	Identify the major digestive secretions and their functions.
	Describe the process of absorption.
Urinary System	Locate the parts of the urinary system on a diagram.
	Explain general functions of the urinary system
	Explain the relationships of the urinary system to the endocrine and circulatory system.
	Describe the structure and function of the nephron.
	Differentiate the processes of secretion, filtration, and reabsorption and where they occur in the nephron.
	Compare the urinary system of the female with that of the male.
	Identify the constituents of urine.
Reproductive System	Describe the anatomy and physiology of the female duct reproductive system.
	Explain the relationship of the endocrine system to the menstrual cycle and the function of the female reproductive system.
	Describe the physiology of the male and female gonads and the production of gametes.
	Describe the anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive system.
	Relate the urinary system to the reproductive system of the male.
	Explain the relationship of the endocrine system to the function of the male reproductive system.

Suggested Resources

Media (print/audio/ visual/www/ other)	Author	Year	Title: Subtitle	Edition	Location	Publisher/ Publication	pp.
Print	Longenbaker, S.	2007	Mader’s understanding human anatomy and physiology.	6^th ed.	New York	McGraw-Hill	496
	Marieb, E.	2008	Essentials of human anatomy and physiology.	9^th ed.	Menio Park, CA	Benjamin-Cummings	640
	Cohen, B.J. & Taylor, J. J.	2008	Memmler’s structure and function of the human body.	9^th ed.	Philadelphia	Lippincott	496
	Rice, J.	2004	Medical terminology with anatomy and physiology.	2^nd ed.	Upper Saddle River, NJ	Prentice Hall	736
	Rizzo, D.	2005	Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology	2^nd ed.	Clifton Park, NY	Centgage Delmar	522
	Scanlon, V. & Sanders, T.	2007	Essentials of anatomy and physiology.	5^th ed.	Philadelphia	F. A. Davis	603
	Scott, A. & Fong, E.	2004	Body structures and functions	10^th ed.	Clifton Park, NY	Centgage Delmar	520
	Shier, Butler, & Lewis	2007	Hole’s essentials of human anatomy and physiology	11^th ed.	New York	McGraw Hill	1043
	Thibodeau, G. & Patton, K.	2004	Structure and function of the body	12^th ed.	Philadelphia	Elsevier: Mosby	547
	Thomas, C. L.	2005	Taber’s cyclopedic medical dictionary	20^th ed	Philadelphia	F.A. Davis	2788

Posted: 10/01/08