Key Objectives in Unit One

• Introduction to the Human Body
  • Define anatomy & physiology. Explain how they are related.
  • Define homeostasis and explain the effects of stress on homeostasis.
  • Contrast the effects of a negative and positive feedback systems.
  • Explain what levels of organization mean.
  • Define the anatomical position and compare common and anatomical terms used to describe various regions of the body.
  • Define the directional terms and anatomical planes used in association with the human body
• Chemical level
  • Distinguish between matter and energy.
  • List the properties of water.
  • Define pH and explain the role off a buffer system as a homeostatic mechanism that maintains the pH of a body fluid.
• Cellular Level
  • Define a cell and its internal structures and those structure’s functions.
  • Describe the various passive and active processes by which materials move across plasma membranes.
  • Define a gene.
  • Describe the steps that occur during mitosis and meiosis.
• Tissue level
  • Define a tissue and classify the tissues of the body into four major types.
  • Describe the structure and function of the three principle types of cell junctions.
  • Describe the general features of epithelial tissue.
  • List the structure, location, and function of the various types of epithelium.
  • Define a gland and distinguish between exocrine and endocrine.
  • Describe the general features of connective tissue.
  • Discuss the cells, ground substance, and fibers that compose connective tissue. List the structure, function, and location of the various types of tissues mentioned in the chapter.
  • Define an epithelial membrane.
  • Contrast the three types of muscle with respect to structure, location, and modes of control.
  • Describe the structural features of nervous tissue.
  • Describe tissue repair in restoring homeostasis.
• The Integumentary System
  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of skin.
  • Explain the basis for skin color.
  • Compare the anatomy, distribution, and physiology of the glands.
  • Outline the steps in superficial and deep wound healing.
  • Explain the role of skin in maintaining homeostasis.
  • Describe the development of the epidermis.

Readings:      Saladin Anatomy and Physiology
                        Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6