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$79
Plus membership
3 Credits
All courses include:
eTextbooks
2 to 3-day turnaround for grading
Multiple chances to improve your grade
On-demand tutoring & writing center
Student support 7 days a week
Anatomy & Physiology I
$79
Plus membership
3 Credits
About This Course
ACE Approved 2024
Anatomy & Physiology I provides a comprehensive look at the human body’s structure and functions.
What You'll Learn
Define the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology and list the levels of structural and functional organization of human body.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the building blocks of matter, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, and the role of inorganic and organic compounds in sustaining human life.
Explain the structure and function of cells and summarize the steps of cell division.
Describe the characteristics and features of each type of tissue, including their cellular composition, organization, and specialized structures.
Describe the different structures of the integumentary system and their functions.
Identify the major bones in the human skeleton, including the axial and appendicular skeleton and explain the mechanism of bone growth and development.
Classify joints and describe their movement and range of motion.
Summarize the types of muscles of the human body and explain the physiology of muscle contraction.
Identify the location and state the action of major muscles of the human body.
Understand the structure and function of neurons and explain the basic principles of neural signaling, including the generation and propagation of electrical impulses.
Describe the structure and function of the major divisions of the nervous system.
Explain the structure, function and sensory perception mechanism of major sensory organs of the human body.
Identify the major endocrine glands and the hormones they produce and explain the mechanisms of hormone action and the role of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis.
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Learn about topics like the organization of the body, characteristics of life, anatomical terminology, how the body maintains homeostasis, the relationship of chemistry to anatomy and physiology, sensory organs, and the endocrine system. This Anatomy and Physiology I online college course will teach you about diseases and disorders, in addition to their causes, detections, and treatment.
There are no prerequisites to take Anatomy & Physiology I.
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology |
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| Chemistry for Anatomy & Physiology |
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| Cells & Tissues |
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| Integumentary System |
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| Bones & Skeletal System |
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| Joints |
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| Muscular System Histology & Physiology |
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| Muscular System Gross Anatomy |
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| Nervous System I: Basic Structure & Function |
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| Nervous System II: Divisions of Nervous System |
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| The Special Senses |
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| The Endocrine System |
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Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.
Assignments for this course include:
- 4 Graded Exams
- 1 Graded Midterm
- 1 Graded Final
The required eTextbook for this course is included with your course purchase at no additional cost.
Betts, J. Gordon, et al. Anatomy and Physiology. 2nd ed., Openstax, 2022.
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