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Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO201 | 3 Credits
Explore the structure and function of the human body in Anatomy & Physiology I. You’ll learn key terminology, examine major body systems, and understand how chemistry connects to anatomy and physiology. This course also covers common diseases and treatments.
Professor: Jenilyn Mulkey
About This Course
What You’ll Learn
Anatomy & Physiology I takes a detailed look at how the human body’s structure and how it functions.
- Define the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology and list the levels of structural and functional organization of the human body.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the building blocks of matter, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, and the role of inorganic and organic compounds in sustaining human life.
- Explain the structure and function of cells and summarize the steps of cell division.
- Describe the characteristics and features of each type of tissue, including their cellular composition, organization, and specialized structures.
- Describe the different structures of the integumentary system and their functions.
- Identify the major bones in the human skeleton, including the axial and appendicular skeleton and explain the mechanism of bone growth and development.
- Classify joints and describe their movement and range of motion.
- Summarize the types of muscles of the human body and explain the physiology of muscle contraction.
- Identify the location and state the action of major muscles of the human body.
- Understand the structure and function of neurons and explain the basic principles of neural signaling, including the generation and propagation of electrical impulses.
- Describe the structure and function of the major divisions of the nervous system.
- Explain the structure, function and sensory perception mechanism of major sensory organs of the human body.
- Identify the major endocrine glands and the hormones they produce and explain the mechanisms of hormone action and the role of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis.
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Learn about topics like the organization of the body, characteristics of life, anatomical terminology, how the body maintains homeostasis, the relationship of chemistry to anatomy and physiology, sensory organs, and the endocrine system. This Anatomy and Physiology I online college course will teach you about diseases and disorders, in addition to their causes, detections, and treatment.
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take Anatomy & Physiology I
Course Text
The required eTextbook for this course is included with your course purchase at no additional cost.
- Betts, J. Gordon, et al. Anatomy and Physiology. 2nd ed., Openstax, 2022.
Course Checkpoints
Checkpoint 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Basics of Anatomy and Physiology
- Structural Organization of the Human Body
- Anatomical Terms and Body Planes
- Body Cavities and Serous Membranes
- Homeostasis and Its Mechanisms
- Elements and Compounds
Checkpoint 2: Chemistry for Anatomy & Physiology
- Atoms & Subatomic Particles
- Behavior of Electrons
- Types of Chemical Bonds
- Role of Energy in Chemical Reactions
- Characteristics of Chemical Reactions
- Water
- Salt, Acid, and Bases
- The Chemistry of Carbon
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Nucleotides
Checkpoint 3: Cells & Tissues
- Overview of Eukaryotic Cells
- Cell Membrane: Gateway to Cellular Transport and Exchange
- Passive Transport
- Active Transport
- The Cell Cycle
- Control of the Cell Cycle
- Overview of Tissue
- Epithelial Tissue
- Epithelial Tissue: Glandular Epithelium
- Connective Tissue
- Muscle Tissue
- Nervous Tissue
Checkpoint 4: Integumentary System
- Layers of Skin: Epidermis
- Layers of Skin: Dermis and Hypodermis
- Accessory Structures of the Skin
- Functions of the Integumentary System
Checkpoint 5: Bones & The Skeletal System
- Framework of Life: Exploring the Functions of the Skeletal System
- Classification of Bones
- Bone Anatomy
- Bone Cells, Tissue, and Markings
- Histology of Compact & Spongy Bone
- Ossification
- Bone Growth & Remodeling
- Fractures and Bone Repair
- Calcium Homeostasis
- Division of the Skeletal System
- Skull: Braincase Bones Part I
- Skull: Braincase Bones Part II
- SKull: Facial Bones Part I
- Skull: Facial Bones part II
- The Vertebral Column
- Regional Modifications of Vertebrae
- Intervertebral Discs and Ligaments of Vertebral Column
- Thoracic Cage
- The Pectoral Girdle
- Bones of the Upper Limb: Radius, Ulna, and Humerus
- Bones of the Upper Limb: Carpal and Metacarpal
- Pelvic Girdle
- Pelvis
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Tarsal and Metatarsal Bone
Checkpoint 6: Joints
- Classification of Joints
- Fibrous Joints
- Cartilaginous Joints
- Synovial Joints
- Types of Synovial Joints
- Anatomy of Synovial Joints-I
- Anatomy of Synovial Joints-II
- Types of Body Movements
Checkpoint 7: Muscular System Histology & Physiology
- Overview of Muscular System
- Structure of Skeletal Muscle
- The Neuromuscular Junction and Excitation-Contraction Coupling
- The Sliding Filament Theory
- Energy Sources for Contraction
- Fast and Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers
- Muscle Fatigue, Exercise, and Muscle Performance
- Smooth Muscle
- Cardiac Muscle
Checkpoint 8: Muscular System Gross Anatomy
- Naming the Skeletal Muscles
- Muscles of Facial Expression
- Muscles that Move the Eyes
- Muscles that Move the Lower Jaw and Tongue
- Muscles of the Neck, Head, and Back
- Muscles of the Abdomen and Thorax
- Muscles of the Pelvic Floor anD Perineum
- Muscles of Pectoral Girdle
- Muscles that Move the Humerus and Forearm
- Muscles that Move the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles that Move the Feet and Toes
Checkpoint 9: Nervous System I-Basic Structure & Function
- Structural Divisions of the Nervous System
- Functional Divisions of the Nervous System
- Neurons
- Glial Cells
- Functions of Nervous Tissue
- Electrically Active Cell Membranes
- The Membrane Potential
- Graded Potentials
- Synapses
- Neurotransmitter Systems
Checkpoint 10: Nervous System II-Divisions of Nervous System
- The Cerebrum
- The Diencephalon
- The Cerebellum and Spinal Cord
- Blood Circulation and Protective Coverings of the CNS
- The Ventricular System
- Ganglia and Nerves
- Cranial and Spinal Nerves
- Autonomic Nervous System: Sympathetic Division
- Autonomic Nervous System: Parasympathetic Division
- Autonomic Nervous System: Chemical Signaling
- The Structure of Reflexes
- Balance in Competing Autonomic Reflex Arcs
- Central Control
- Sensory Perception
- Sensory Pathways
- Cortical Processing
- Motor Responses II
Checkpoint 11: The Special Senses
- Olfaction
- Gustation
- Visual System
- Hearing and Balance
Checkpoint 12: The Endocrine System
- Overview of Endocrine System
- Hormones
- Hormones of the Thyroid Gland
- Hormones of the Parathyroid Gland
- Hormones of the Adrenal Gland
- Hormones of the Pituitary Gland Part I
- Hormones of the Pituitary Gland Part II
- Pineal Gland
- Organs with a Secondary Endocrine System
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Jenilyn Mulkey
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Jenilyn M. is a science instructor with Masters degrees in Biological Sciences and Curriculum and Instruction. After years behind a microscope as a medical laboratory scientist, she made the switch to education, teaching high school before moving into higher education where she currently teaches full-time as a Senior Lecturer of Biology.
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