BIOL 223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

1. Describe the organization of human structures and understand the relationship between structure and function.
2. Differentiate the basic tissue types of the human body; distinguish the function and location of each type.
3. Describe the basic tissue types of the integumentary system and discuss its functions.
4. Explain the processes of bone growth and bone development.
5. Discuss the classification, identification and location of bones.
6. Distinguish the types of articulations and their roles in musculoskeletal development.
7. Summarize the molecular and microscopic structure of muscle cells.
8. Explain the physiological process of muscle contraction.
9. Describe muscles including structural and functional characteristics, location and identification.
10. Integrate nervous tissue structure and cellular organization with the functional characteristics, location and identification.
11. Explain the structure and function of the various divisions of the nervous system.
12. Summarize how the divisions of the nervous system play a role in communication, control and integration of bodily functions to maintain homeostasis.
13. Distinguish between general and special senses of the human body, describe structures involved and explain their functioning.