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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
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
Unit 1: Introduction
- Introduction
- What is Anatomy & Physiology?
- Characteristics of life
- Maintenance of Life
- Levels of Organization
- Anatomical Terminology
Unit 2: Tissues
Unit 2: Tissues
- Epithelial
- Connective
- Muscle
- Nervous
Unit 3: Skeletal System
Unit 3: Skeletal System
- Bone Structure
- Bone Development and Growth
- Bone Function
- Skeletal Organization
- Joints / Joint Movement
Unit 4: Muscular System
Unit 4: Muscular System
- Muscle Structure
- Muscle Contraction
- Muscular Response
Lab Investigations:
- Chicken Wing
- Grip Strength (Vernier Probes)
Unit 5: Nervous System
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
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
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
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
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
Unit 10: Fetal Pig Dissection
Lab Investigations:
- Fetal Pig Dissection
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