Anatomy and Physiology Levels

This course covers: 1. Introduction 2. Anatomy and Chemistry - Atoms, Molecules, Ions, and Bonds - Inorganic Compounds - Organic Molecules - What Is Anatomy and Physiology? 3. The Cell - Cell junctions - Movements of substances - Cell division - The cell and its Membrane 4. Tissues - Epithelial Tissue - Connective tissue - Nervous tissue - Introductions to tissues - Muscle tissue 5. The integumentary system - The Epidermis - The Dermis - The Hypodermis - The skin and its functions - Accessory Organs of the skin 6. Bones and skeletal Tissues - Bone structures - Bone Development - Bone growth - Functions of bones - Types of bones - Bone homeostasis - Surface features of bones 7. The Skeletal System - Hyoid Bone - Vertebral Column - Organization of skeleton - Skull: Cranium and Facial bones - Thorax - Pectoral Girdle - Upper limb - Pelvic Girdle - Lower limb 8. Articulations - Classifying joints 9. Muscle Tissue - Connective Tissue Associated with muscle tissue - Structure of Skeletal Muscle - Muscle contraction - Types of muscles - Muscle metabolism - Structure of cardiac and smooth muscle 10. The muscular system - Names of Skeletal Muscles - Muscle size and arrangement of muscle fascicles - Major skeletal muscles - Skeletal muscle Actions - 11. Nervous tissue - Neurogila - Myelination - Transmission of nerve impulses - Neurons - The synapse 12. The Nervous System - Nervous System Terminology - The Brain - The Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid - Nervous System Organization - The Meninges - The Blood-Brain Barrier - Cranial Nerves - The spinal cord - Spinal Nerves - Reflexes - The autonomic Nervous System 13. The Sensory System - The Somatic Senses - Vision - Hearing - Sensory Receptors - Equilibrium - Smell - Taste 14. The Endocrine System - Endocrine Organs and Tissues - Antagonistic hormones - Hormones - The Hypothalamus and pituitary Glands 15. The Cardiovascular System - Blood formation - Haemostasis - Blood groups - Functions of the cardiovascular system - The blood - Circulatory Pathways - The heart - Cardiac Conduction - Cardiac muscle contraction - Electrocardiogram - The Cardiac Cycle - Cardiac Output - Blood vessels - Blood pressure - Control of blood pressure - Blood vessels of the body 16. The Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Vessels - Lymphoid Cells - Lymphatic tissues and organs - Lymphatic system components 17. The Immune System and other body defences - Nonspecific Barriers - Nonspecific defences - Specific Defence (the Immune System) - Protecting your body - Major Histocompatibility Complex - Lymphocytes - Antibodies - Co-stimulation - Humoral and Cell-Mediated immune responses - Supplements to the immune response 18. The Respiratory System - Lungs - Mechanics of Breathing - Function of the Respiratory system - Lung volumes and capacities - Structure of the respiratory system - Gas Exchange - Gas Transport - Control of Respiration 19. The digestive system - Digestive Enzymes - The Mouth - Function of the digestive system - Structure of the digestive tract wall - The Pharynx - The Oesophagus - Deglutition (swallowing) - The stomach - The small intestine - The large intestine - The pancreas - The liver and gallbladder - Regulation and digestion 20. The Urinary System - Ureters - Urinary bladder - Anatomy of the kidneys - Regulation of urine concentration - Urethra 21. The Reproductive System - The Male Reproductive System - The Female Reproduction system - What is reproduction? 22. What to do next