Essential Standards

Medical Anatomy and Physiology Essential Standards

ES 1

Body Plan and Organization-Students will explore and describe the body plan, organization, and homeostasis. DOK 3

1. Contrast the sciences of anatomy with physiology

2. Describe the six levels of structural organization of the human body and give an example of each level.

3. Apply directional terms used in human anatomy.

4. Apply commonly used planes to divide the body.

Human Body and Genetics Test DOK 2

ES 2

Cells-Students will describe basic concepts of structures and functions of cells.  DOK 3

1. Identify the parts of a generalized animal cell and their functions.

2. Describe the structure and function of the cell membrane.

3. Describe a selectively permeable membrane and factors which influence permeability.

4. Compare and contrast Mitosis and meiosis

Cells Test  DOK 2

ES 3

Nervous System/Special Senses-Students will describe the structures and functions of the nervous system and special senses. DOK 3.

1. Restate the three broad functions of the nervous system.

2. Describe the general organization of the nervous system.

3. List the functions and structures of neurons and neuroglial cells.

4. Identify the four principal parts of the brain.

Nervous and Sensory Systems Test. DOK 2

ES 4

Cardiovascular System-Students will describe the structures and functions of the cardiovascular system. DOK 3

1. List the general functions of the cardiovascular system.

2. Describe the layers of the heart.

3. Identify the chambers of the heart.

4. Trace blood flow through the heart.

Cardiovascular System Test  DOK 2