Medical Anatomy and Physiology I is a foundational course designed for students pursuing careers in healthcare and medical sciences. This course introduces students to the structure and function of the human body, with emphasis on the interdependence of body systems and the maintenance of homeostasis. Through a combination of lectures, laboratory experiences, and clinical applications, students will explore the intricate relationship between anatomical structures and their physiological roles.
The course begins with an introduction to the basic principles of anatomy and physiology, establishing the fundamental concepts and terminology essential for understanding the human body. Students will then proceed to an in-depth study of the nervous system, examining both the central and peripheral components and their roles in coordinating body functions. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems will be explored as integrated units, with focus on their complementary roles in the transport of gases, nutrients, and waste products. Finally, the course will cover the endocrine system, investigating the complex regulatory mechanisms of hormones and their importance in maintaining homeostasis.
This course serves as the first part of a comprehensive anatomy and physiology sequence, providing the knowledge base necessary for advanced study in medical and healthcare fields.
Learning objectives
After the completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply appropriate anatomical terminology to describe body structures, locations, and relationships between systems
- Explain the concept of homeostasis and analyze feedback mechanisms that maintain normal body function
- Identify the major structures of the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine systems using models and diagrams
- Differentiate between the primary tissue types and relate their structure to their physiological functions
- Describe the cellular and molecular basis of neural function and interpret how the nervous system coordinates body activities
- Analyze the integrated functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in the transport of gases, nutrients, and waste products
- Explain how the endocrine system regulates physiological processes through hormonal signaling pathways
- Correlate anatomical structures with their physiological functions across the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine body systems
- Apply knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology to predict the consequences of structural or functional abnormalities
Course outline
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Nervous System
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
- Endocrine System
