Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Properly use anatomical nomenclature.
- Identify and describe cell, tissue, organ and organ system structural organization.
- Describe basic chemistry including bonding of atoms, and differences in organic and inorganic
compounds.
- Describe the importance of water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance as it relates to internal homeostasis
of the body.
- Identify and describe cellular anatomy and membrane transport mechanisms.
- Describe basic cellular metabolism, energy production, and the cell cycle.
- Characterize and classify tissues.
- Describe basic organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the
- Integumentary system
- Skeletal system and joints
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Cardiovascular system
- Lymphatic system
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Urinary system
- Reproductive system
- Identify structures and describe functions of general and special senses.
- Identify and describe blood cells and the constituents of plasma.
- Identify compatible blood types and analyze the results of blood tests.
- Describe macronutrients, micronutrients and essential nutrients, and the role they play in nutrition and
metabolism .
- Identify and describe the stages of pregnancy, growth, and development.