Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• describe the glands of the endocrine system;

• name and specify the function of all major hormones;

• describe the structure and functions of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems;

• describe the origin, composition, and functions of blood;

• describe the basis of the ABO blood groups and explain its significance to blood transfusions;

• describe the mechanism of blood clotting;

• describe the basic organization of the immune system;

• distinguish between non-specific and specific resistance;

• distinguish between cellular and humoral specific immunity;

• describe the structure and function of the respiratory system;

• describe the transport of gases in the blood;

• describe the basic requirements of human nutrition and the roles of various nutrients in the body;

• describe the absorption, transport, storage, and metabolic importance of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins;

• describe the gross anatomy of the digestive system;

• describe the digestion of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins;

• describe energy metabolism, including the processes of glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and the electron transport chain;

• describe the importance of oxygen in respiration and compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration;

• describe the fluid and electrolyte composition of the body;

• explain how fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained;

• describe the components of the urinary system;

• explain the process by which the kidney manufactures urine;

• describe the considerations included in a typical urinalysis;

• describe the structure and functioning of the male and female reproductive systems;

• describe embryonic and fetal development;

• describe the changes which take place in the mother during fetal development and lactation;

• describe the principles of genetics as they apply to humans;

• describe the mode of inheritance and methods of in utero detection of common genetic abnormalities;

• describe the structure and functioning of the major mammalian body systems using a dissected fetal pig as a model.