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Human Anatomy and Physiology Advanced Topics
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Human Anatomy and Physiology Advanced Topics

Human Anatomy and Physiology at an advanced college level with complex bodily structure and function detailed.
Created byWilliam Lynch
Last updated 6/2025
English
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What you'll learn

  • 1. Describe cellular functions and the role of the plasma membrane
  • 2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems
  • 3. Describe the physiology of contraction in the three muscle types
  • 4. Describe the physiology of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
  • 5. Describe the physiology of the respiratory system including gas transport
  • 6. Describe the maintenance and regulation of the composition of fluid compartments
  • 7. Describe the processes of nutrient digestion, absorption and utilization
  • 8. Describe hormonal control of systemic function
  • 9. Demonstrate competencies in proper use and analyses of physiologic instrumentation

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 15h 48m total length

  • Lecture #12:20:15

    Explore the fundamentals of physiological organization, homeostasis, and chemical signaling, including levels of organization, tissue types, fluid compartments, feedback loops, circadian rhythms, and energy and matter balance.

  • Lecture #22:06:40

    Explore cellular structure and organelles, from the modern cell theory to membrane dynamics, transport, and energy pathways, including glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

  • Lecture #32:08:02

    Explore how cells signal via second messengers and autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine signals, examining G-protein coupled, enzyme coupled, and ion channel receptors and cAMP, cGMP, IP3, DAG, calcium.

  • Lecture #42:29:59

    Explore sensory physiology by detailing receptors and pathways that convert stimuli into neural signals and map touch, vision, hearing, taste, smell, and balance.

  • Lecture #52:22:58

    Study skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle anatomy, sarcomeres, and calcium-driven contraction via troponin and tropomyosin. Learn neuromuscular junctions, motor units, and contraction dynamics.

  • Lecture #61:59:09

    Explore the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiovascular system, including chambers and valves, pulmonary and systemic circulation, blood components, and the cardiac cycle.

  • Lecture #72:21:33

    Explore digestive anatomy, digestion, absorption, and GI hormones (secretin, CCK, gastrin, GIP); then examine reproduction and immune system mechanisms, including gametogenesis, menstrual cycle, and immunity.

Requirements

  • Recommended to take introductory Anatomy and Physiology sequence before taking this course.

Description

Provides a study of human physiology for students entering health-oriented fields. Emphasizes the study of the function of cells, the nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, digestive and endocrine systems, and their homeostatic mechanisms and system interaction. This course takes the original anatomy and physiology sequence and expands upon it by taking an in-depth look at the human body and the systems that comprise it. People who are taking this course will find expanded information on clinical situations as well, outlining many pathological conditions and how the world of disease alters the normal function of our bodies. After finishing this course, students should be able to feel more comfortable with the human body and have gained knowledge that will be invaluable to them in their professional careers or personal lives alike. The following topics will be covered in-depth in the lecture sequence accompanying the course platform.

Lecture Content:

Cell membrane transport

Muscle physiology: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

Cardiac physiology including cardiac conduction and EKG

Circulation physics of pressure, flow, and resistance

Renal physiology with discussion of acid/base balance, fluid, and blood pressure regulation

Respiratory physiology: ventilation and respiration

Discussion of clinical conditions

Regulatory mechanisms of the nervous and endocrine system

Digestive physiology

Who this course is for:

  • Individuals looking to expand their knowledge of the human body.

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