Human Anatomy and Physiology I

1.Structure and function of cells

-Cell membranes and various cytoplasmic and nuclear components
-Preparation of and examination (using a compound microscope) of animal and plant cells
-Major cellular processes and their significance to the cell

2.Introduction to biochemistry

-The chemistry of water
-The chemistry of  carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids

3.Homeostasis

-The definition of homeostasis, its importance, and the conditions required to fulfill homeostasis
-The definitions of internal environment, stress, positive and negative feedback systems, and their roles in homeostasis
-Examples of homeostatic mechanisms, including positive and negative feedback systems

4.The organization of the human body beyond the cellular level

-The structure and function of the four tissue types
-The major body systems, their major organs, and the general function of each organ
-Directional terms as they relate to the human body
-The body cavities and their organs

5.The integumentary system

-The identification and description of the components of the epidermis and the dermis
-Specialized cells, structures, and glands

6.The skeletal system

-The basic structure, histology, and components of the human skeleton
-The structure, physiology, and function of bone
-The changes in skeletal structure during growth and development (ossification)
-Articulations (joints) with respect to their structures and types of movement allowed
-The basic mechanical principles of movement as they relate to joints (biomechanics)

7.The muscular system

-The types of movements as a result of skeletal muscle contraction
-The identification of the principal muscles and muscle groups and their movements
-The gross anatomy of muscles and microscopic anatomy of muscle tissue
-The physiology of muscle contraction

8.The nervous system

-The structure and function of the parts of the brain, the spinal cord, and major nerves
-The reflex arc
-The structure and functioning of the sense organs