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Catalog Description
The second semester of a two-semester course in
human anatomy and physiology which includes a study of human embryology,
gross anatomy, microanatomy, physiology, pathology, and homeostatic
relationships. This course is intended for students entering health
care or medically related fields such as nursing, physical therapy
and medical technology. (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Credit for ZOOL 141 or equivalent
preparation or instructor's consent.
Recommended Preparation: Registration in ZOOL 142L.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe how lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and
nucleic acids are digested, assimilated, and catabolized to obtain
energy and raw materials.
- Describe the anatomy and function
of the circulatory, lymphatic, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive
systems and discuss how these systems maintain homeostasis in the human
body.
- Describe the link between the anatomy of human tissues
and organs and their functions within the human body.
- Discuss
how negative feedback maintains homeostasis in the human body.
- Explain
how disease and disorders disrupt the homeostasis of each of the above
body systems and discuss how common medical treatments and drugs are
used to restore homeostasis.
- Write a research paper on a disease
affecting one of the body systems using primary and secondary scientific
literature.
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