Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology:
Upon completion of the sections of this course, you should be able to:
· Apply knowledge learned in the use and care of the Brightfield compound light microscope and dissecting microscope to observe cells and tissues (via virtual labs and the University of MI webscope).
· Understand the levels of the organization of life from the atom to the organism.
· Demonstrate the anatomy of a cell, its structure and function, and how cells form tissues, organs, organ systems, the organism, and their interrelationships.
· Demonstrate a basic understanding of the pH scale, acid-base balance and electrolytes, including the biochemistry of life and living organisms.
· Demonstrate a basic understanding of each body system (structure) and how they relate to each other (function).
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of human body structure and function of all systems of the body.
· Apply knowledge learned in the use and care of the Brightfield compound light microscope and dissecting microscope to observe cells and tissues (via virtual labs and the University of MI webscope).
· Understand the levels of the organization of life from the atom to the organism.
· Demonstrate the anatomy of a cell, its structure and function, and how cells form tissues, organs, organ systems, the organism, and their interrelationships.
· Demonstrate a basic understanding of the pH scale, acid-base balance and electrolytes, including the biochemistry of life and living organisms.
· Demonstrate a basic understanding of each body system (structure) and how they relate to each other (function).
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
Form and Function:
The human body is studied at many levels of organization. The cell is considered to be the fundamental unit of life, and level at which something can be considered living or alive. Individual cells come together to form tissues, which form specific functions. Tissues come together to form organs and organs which perform similar functions work together in organ systems. All together, this results in the organism and keeps the organism alive and functioning. In every area of the body, structure is related to function. If you change the structure, it affects the function. Researching the body's structure yields information about its function and what it does and why, as well as what happens or can happen if things are not structured or functioning properly, and what causes this, as well as the diseases that affect the body and its functions (pathophysiology).
Anatomy is the study of the structure and form of the body and its parts. Physiology is the study of the function of the body and its parts. The two are interrelated and go hand-in-hand. Structure, in fact, is perfectly designed for function. The two disciplines compliment each other like two sides of the same coin. This will help you understand how the body works.
Anatomy is the study of the structure and form of the body and its parts. Physiology is the study of the function of the body and its parts. The two are interrelated and go hand-in-hand. Structure, in fact, is perfectly designed for function. The two disciplines compliment each other like two sides of the same coin. This will help you understand how the body works.