Anatomy & Physiology is an upper level science course that is designed to provide a solid foundation and prepare students for success in the rigorous Anatomy & Physiology I & II courses in college.  This course is highly recommended for any students considering a major in any medical field or physical education.  This course is also highly recommended for students who wish to participate or are participating in the New Visions Health Program through BOCES.  It is also recommended for any student with a strong interest in the Anatomy & Physiology of the Human Body.  Multiple activities, modeling, microscope work, "hands-on" inquiry investigations, etc. will be performed throughout the year.  Students will create a 6-8 foot model of the human body throughout the year.

COURSE OUTLINE [Order of Chapters is subject to change with student interests.]

Chapter 1: Human Body:  An Orientation

• Overview of Anatomy & Physiology, Levels of Structural Organization, Maintaining Life, Language of Anatomy, Homeostasis

Chapter 3 Part 1: Cells

•  Plasma Membrane, Organelles, Membrane Transport

Chapter 3 Part 2:  Body Tissues

• Epithelial Tissue, Connective Tissue, Muscle Tissue, Nervous Tissue, Tissue Repair (Wound Healing)

Chapter 4:  Skin and Body Membranes

• Classification of Body Membranes, Integumentary System, Structure & Function of Skin, Hair, Nails,  Homeostatic Imbalances, Infection, Allergies, Burns, Skin Cancer

Chapter 5:  Skeletal System

• Structure & Function of Bones, Classification of Bones, Microscopic Anatomy, Bone Formation, Growth, and Remodeling, Bone Fractures, Axial Skeleton, Appendicular Skeleton, Joints, Homeostatic Imbalances

Chapter 6:  Muscular System

• Muscle Types & Functions, Microscopic Anatomy, Muscle Contraction (Sliding Filament Theory), Isotonic & Isometric Muscle Contraction, Homeostatic Imbalances

Chapter 10:  Blood

• Composition & Functions of Blood, Plasma, Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets, Hematopoiesis (Blood Cell Formation), Hemostasis, Blood Groups and Transfusions, Blood Typing, Homeostatic Imbalances

Chapter 11:  Cardiovascular System

• Anatomy of Heart, Chambers, Great Blood Vessels, Heart Valves, Intrinsic Conduction System of Heart, Cardiac Cycle, Heart Sounds, Cardiac Output, Arteries, Veins, Capillaries, Pulse, Blood Pressure, Homeostatic Imbalances

Chapter 12:  Lymphatic System & Immune System

• Lymphatic Vessels, Lymph Nodes, Lymphatic Organs, Innate Body Defense, First Line of Defense, Second Line of Defense, Natural Killer Cells, Inflammatory Response, Phagocytes, Adaptive Body Defenses, Lymphocytes (B-Cells, T-Cells), Antigen-Presenting Cells, Humoral (Antibody-Mediated) Immune Response, Active & Passive Humoral Immunity, Antibodies, Cellular (Cell-Mediated) Immune Response, Organ Transplants and Rejection, Homeostatic Imbalances

Chapter 7:  Nervous System

• Structural & Functional Classification, Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Neurons, Transmission of a Nerve Impulse, Reflexes, Protection of Central Nervous System (meninges, cerebrospinal fluid, blood-brain barrier), Spinal Cord, Somatic & Autonomic Nervous System, Parasympathetic & Sympathetic Nervous System, Optical Illusions, Homeostatic Imbalances

Chapter 8:  Special Senses

• Eye Anatomy, Vision & Visual Perception, Ear Anatomy, Hearing, Static & Dynamic Equilibrium, Olfactory Receptors & Sense of Smell, Taste Buds & Sense of Taste, Homeostatic Imbalances

Chapter 16:  Reproductive System

• Anatomy of Male Reproductive System, Anatomy of Female Reproductive System, Menstrual Cycle, Labor & Delivery, Homeostatic Imbalances

Chapter 15:  Urinary System

• Kidney, Nephrons, Urine Formation (Glomerular Filtration, Tubular Reabsorption, Tubular Secretion), Characteristics of Urine (Urinalysis), Homeostatic Imbalances

Chapter 14:  Digestive System

• Organs of the Alimentary Canal, Accessory Organs of Digestion, Activities of Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, & Large Intestine, Homeostatic Imbalances

Chapter 9:  Endocrine System

• Hormone Action (Steroid vs Protein), Major Endocrine Organs, Pituitary Gland & Hypothalamus, Pineal Gland, Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Gland, Thymus, Adrenal, Pancreas, Ovaries, Testes, Homeostatic Imbalances

Chapter 13:  Respiratory System

• Anatomy of Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Lungs, Mechanics of Breathing, Respiratory Volumes and Capacities, Gas Transport in Blood, Homeostatic Imbalances

Announcements, Kahoot Pins, Edpuzzles, Remote assignments, etc. will be posted in Google Classroom

Try your best!  Effort is everything!

Be respectful!

Be on time!

Participate in class!  Ask questions!   Contribute to discussion! This class should be very student-driven.

Complete assignments!

Phones will be placed in the phone holders on the way into class every day.  

• Each student has their own personal number and spot.  These will be cross-checked during attendance.

No air pods during class.  Please remove and place them away in backpack or with phone.

Have fun!