
This introductory lecture covers the initial topics important for Anatomy and Physiology!
Explore the chemical basis of life by detailing atoms, isotopes, and bonds, then connect biomolecules like lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids to cell membranes, energy, and genetic material.
Explore the integumentary system’s structure and functions, including hair, skin, nails, and glands; learn epidermal layers, dermal papillae, wound healing, and sensory, thermoregulatory, and protective roles.
Explore the spinal cord anatomy, including white and gray matter, anterior and posterior horns, dorsal and ventral roots, decussation at pyramids, and reflexes like monosynaptic stretch and withdrawal.
Explore the endocrine system, its hormone classifications and receptors, and essential feedback loops, highlighting ADH, oxytocin, thyroid hormones, cortisol, insulin, growth hormone, sex steroids, metabolism, and calcium regulation.
Trace the arterial and venous networks from the aorta to the Circle of Willis and hepatic portal system, and note arteriosclerosis and CAD implications and treatments.
Examine the heart's cardiac musculature, intercalated discs and gap junctions, automaticity via the sinoatrial and AV nodes, and the Frank-Starling mechanism governing stroke volume.
Explore the respiratory system's gas exchange, from external respiration in the lungs to internal tissue respiration. Learn about alveoli, surfactant, ventilation, acid-base balance, and neural control of breathing.
Explore how the lymphatic system defends the body by detailing primary and secondary organs, innate and adaptive immunity, and antigen presentation.
Explore the renal and urinary system anatomy and the nephron's role in urine formation, micturition, and osmolality regulation.
Explore reproductive physiology and sexual differentiation, detailing gonads, gamete production, and the male and female reproductive tracts, from meiosis and spermatogenesis to fertilization and zygote formation.
Explore fetal development from fertilization through the fetal period. Learn zygote, embryo, and fetus stages, prenatal and postnatal periods, morphogenesis, and organogenesis of the heart and nervous system.
Explains the hypothalamus as the master regulator of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. Shows ADH and oxytocin storage in the posterior pituitary and hypothalamic release of hormones that drive the anterior pituitary.
This course contains all the content found in an introduction sequence to human anatomy and physiology at the collegiate level. Typically, A&P is taught in a two semester sequence, and this course has both 1 and 2 in the same place. We develop a comprehensive understanding of the close inter-relationship between anatomy and physiology as seen in the human organism. Introduces students to the cell, the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms, and covers tissues, integument, skeleton, muscular and nervous systems as an integrated unit. We introduce students to studying the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Whether you are a current college student, a child looking to learn, or an older individual just trying to expand your knowledge, this course can give insight into your own body and let you grap the details behind the system that makes you human. Instead of spending copious amounts on a college science course, go ahead and get some baseline information here for a fraction of the cost!
Topics Covered:
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chemical Basis of Life
Cell Biology
Tissues
Integumentary System
Skeletal System
Joint Structure and Function
Muscular System
Nervous System
Endocrine system
Blood
Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic System and Immunity
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Urinary system/fluid, electrolytes and pH
Reproductive System