Anat & Phys Overview

Human Anatomy & Physiology – is the basic study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body systems. Laboratory activities form the nucleus of this course. (A fetal pig will be used as a dissection specimen.) Geared to college/technical college bound students. Gr. 11-12 Semester Prerequisite: “C” or better in Biology is recommended

Unit 1: Introduction

      • Introduction
      • What is Anatomy & Physiology?
      • Characteristics of life
      • Maintenance of Life
      • Levels of Organization
      • Anatomical Terminology

Unit 2: Tissues

      • Epithelial
      • Connective
      • Muscle
      • Nervous

Unit 3: Skeletal System

      • Bone Structure
      • Bone Development and Growth
      • Bone Function
      • Skeletal Organization
      • Joints / Joint Movement

Unit 4: Muscular System

      • Muscle Structure
      • Muscle Contraction
      • Muscular Response

Lab Investigations:

      • Chicken Wing
      • Grip Strength (Vernier Probes)

Unit 5: Nervous System

      • General functions of the nervous system
      • Neuron structure
      • Cell membrane potential
      • Nerve Impulse
      • Brain
      • Peripheral Nervous System
      • Autonomic Nervous System
      • The 5 Senses

Lab Investigations:

      • Reaction Time
      • Muscular Reflex (Vernier Probes)
      • Cow Eye Dissection

Unit 6: Cardiovascular System

      • Blood and Blood Cells
      • Blood Plasma
      • Homeostasis
      • Blood groups
      • Structure of the heart
      • Heart Actions
      • Blood Vessels
      • Blood Pressure
      • Paths of Circulation

Lab Investigations:

      • Blood Pressure (Vernier Probes)
      • EKG (Vernier Probes)
      • Sheep Heart Dissection

Unit 7: Digestive System

      • Alimentary Canal
      • Mouth
      • Salivary Glands
      • Pharynx and Esophagus
      • Stomach
      • Pancreas
      • Liver
      • Small Intestine
      • Large Intestine
      • Carbohydrates
      • Lipids
      • Proteins
      • Vitamins / Minerals

Lab Investigations:

      • Enzymes

Unit 8: Respiratory System

      • Organs of the Respiratory System
      • Breathing Mechanism
      • Control of Breathing
      • Gas Exchange
      • Gas Transport

Lab Investigations:

      • Vital Lung Capacity (Vernier Probes)

Unit 9: Urinary and Reproductive Systems

      • Kidneys
      • Urine formation
      • Urine Elimination
      • Organs of the male reproductive system
      • Organs of the female reproductive system

Unit 10: Fetal Pig Dissection

Lab Investigations:

      • Fetal Pig Dissection