Unit 4
Objectives
MAIN OBJECTIVES
The main objectives for Anatomy and Physiology are:
- To compare and contrast the various systems of the body.
- To identify the structures on models and specimens.
- To be able to discuss the functions of the systems and structures.
- To discuss the internal and external impacts on the human body.
- To show the interrelationship between structure and function of the entire organism.
Specific objectives for unit four:
- Reproductive Systems
- State the general functions of the male reproductive system.
- Name the parts of the male reproductive system and describe the functions of each part.
- Outline the process of spermatogenesis.
- Trace the path followed by sperm cells from their site of formation to the outside.
- Describe the structure of the penis and explain how its parts function to produce an erection.
- Explain how hormones control the activities of the male reproductive organs and the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.
- State the general functions of the female reproductive system.
- Name the parts of the female reproductive system and describe the functions of each part.
- Outline the process of oogenesis.
- Explain how hormones control the activities of the male reproductive organs and the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.
- Describe the major events that occur during a menstrual cycle.
- Describe the hormonal changes that occur in the maternal body during pregnancy.
- Describe the birth process and explain the role of hormones in this process.
- List several methods of birth control and describe the relative effectiveness of each method.
- Human Growth and Development
- Distinguish between growth and development. Describe the major events that occur during the period of cleavage.
- Explain how the primary germ layers originate and list the structures produced by each layer.
- Distinguish between pre-embryonic, embryonic, and fetal stages.
- Describe the formation and function of the placenta.
- Define fetus and describe the major events that occur during the fetal stage of development.
- Trace the general flow of blood through the fetal circulatory system.
- Describe the major circulatory and physiological adjustments that occur in the newborn.
- Name the stages of development that occur between the neonatal period and death, and list the general characteristics of each stage.
- Inheritance
- Define inheritance, dominant and recessive, complex, and sex-linked traits.
Readings: Seeley's Anatomy and Physiology
Chapters 28, 29
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