ANPH 1000
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Fall, 2024-2025
Course Overview:
Knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body is a foundation for further study in the health field and for understanding the processes that underlie the provision of health care.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: none
Co-Requisites: none
Total Course Hours: 45 hrs
Structure of Hours: Lecture: 45 hrs Lab: 0 hrs Other: 0 hrs
Note: Course hours are based on the number of credits. Students may need to budget two to three times this number of hours to complete the course successfully.
Total Number of Weeks: 16
Course Meeting: There are no ‘lectures’ for this online, asynchronous course.
There will be 5 optional, online information or review sessions as listed on the Course Schedule. Refer to the Course Schedule for exams dates.
Delivery Mode: Online - asynchronous
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies
Program: Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Therapeutic Recreation, Open Studies
Course Goals/General Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Relate common anatomical structures to the physiological processes.
2. Compare and contrast relationships between structure and function, and systems and homeostasis.
3. Communicate with the health-care team using appropriate medical terminology.
4. Apply the concepts of anatomy and physiology to personal, educational, and health - care situations.
Course Units/Topics:
This course consists of the following units/topics:
Unit 1: Levels of Organization
Topic 1.1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
1. Examine the relationship between anatomy and physiology.
2. Identify the levels of organization in the human body.
3. Describe anatomical position, directional terms, and planes of division.
4. Identify the major body cavities and the organs they contain.
5. Identify and describe the functions of the systems in the body.
6. Explain the purpose and function of homeostasis.
7. Use correct terminology related to anatomy and physiology.
Topic 1.2: Cells
1. Identify the chemical elements common to all living things.
2. Describe the movement of substances and fluids through cell membranes.
3. Describe the structure and function of each cell component.
4. Explain the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
5. Describe the two types of cell division.
6. Use correct terminology related to the cell.
Topic 1.3: Tissues
1. Describe the structure and function of the four tissue types.
2. Compare endocrine and exocrine glands.
3. Describe the structure and function of the major types of membranes.
4. Use correct terminology related to body tissues.
Unit 2: Support and Movement
Topic 2.1: The Integumentary System
1. Describe the layers of the skin and associated accessory organs.
2. Describe the structures and functions of the integumentary system.
3. Describe the age-related changes that occur to the integumentary system.
4. Use correct terminology related to the integumentary system.
Topic 2.2: The Skeletal System
1. Describe the functions of the skeletal system.
2. Differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeleton.
3. Identify the types of bone cells and describe their function.
4. Describe the influences on the growth and maintenance of bone.
5. Identify the parts of the long bone.
6. Identify the major bones in the human skeleton.
7. Identify and describe types of joints and their movements.
8. Describe the age-related changes that occur to the skeletal system.
9. Use correct terminology related to the skeletal system.
Topic 2.3: The Muscular System
1. Identify the types of muscles in the human body and describe their function.
2. Differentiate between tendons and ligaments.
3. Explain the mechanics of muscle contraction.
4. Identify and describe two types of muscle contraction.
5. Identify the origin, insertion, and action of various skeletal muscles.
6. Identify the location and describe the function of the major muscles of the human body including:
Trapezius, deltoid, gluteus maximus, triceps, latissimus,
quadriceps, biceps, pectorals, intercostals, gastrocnemius,
sternocleidomastoids, hamstrings, diaphragm, brachioradialis,
rectus abdominus, adductors of thigh, adductors of thigh, internal oblique, external oblique, transverse abdominus
7. Describe age-related changes that occur in the muscular system.
8. Use correct terminology related to the muscular system.
Unit 3: Coordination and Control
Topic 3.1: The Nervous System
1. Identify the structural and functional divisions of the nervous system.
2. Identify the types of cells found in the nervous system and describe their major characteristics.
3. Examine the structure and function of the neuron.
4. Describe the conduction of a nerve impulse.
5. Compare sensory and motor nerves.
6. Explain the process and purpose of reflexes.
7. Identify the structure and function of the parts of the central nervous system.
8. Describe the divisions and functions of the autonomic nervous system.
9. Examine the organization of spinal nerves and the spinal nerve plexuses.
10. Identify and describe the functions of the cranial nerves.
11. Describe the age-related changes that occur to the nervous system.
12. Use correct terminology related to the nervous system.
Topic 3.2: The Special Senses
1. Identify and describe the special and general senses.
2. Identify the structures and describe the functions of the parts of the eye.
3. Describe the process of vision.
4. Identify structures and describe the functions of the parts of the ear.
5. Describe the process of hearing.
6. Describe the following general senses:
a. pain
b. position
c. pressure
d. temperature
e. touch
7. Describe the age-related changes that occur to sensory function of the nervous system.
8. Use correct terminology related to the special senses.
Topic 3.3: The Endocrine System
1. Describe the function of the endocrine system and identify its structures.
2. Explain the relationship between the nervous and endocrine systems.
3. Explain how hormones are transported in the body.
4. Describe the structure, function, and hormones secreted by the following endocrine glands:
a. anterior pituitary
b. posterior pituitary
c. thyroid
d. parathyroid
e. adrenal - cortex and medulla
f. pancreas
g. pineal
h. thymus
5. Identify hormones that are secreted by the reproductive organs.
6. Describe the age-related changes that occur with the endocrine system.
7. Use correct terminology related to the endocrine system.
Unit 4: Circulation and Body Defences
Topic 4.1: Blood
1. Explain the functions of blood.
2. Describe the constituents of blood and blood cells, and how blood cells are formed.
3. Describe the clotting mechanism process.
4. Describe different blood types.
5. Describe the age-related changes that occur in the blood.
6. Use correct terminology related to blood.
Topic 4.2: The Cardiovascular System
1. Describe the structure and function of the heart.
2. Explain the conduction system of the heart.
3. Describe the cardiac cycle.
4. Describe the structure and function of arteries, veins, and capillaries.
5. Describe the circulation of blood through the body.
6. Explain the factors that influence blood pressure.
7. Describe the age-related changes that occur to the cardiovascular system.
8. Use correct terminology related to the cardiovascular system.
Topic 4.3: The Lymphatic System, Microbiology, and Body Defences
1. Examine the structures and functions of the lymphatic system.
2. Describe the flow of lymph through the body as it is returned to the cardiovascular system.
3. Describe normal flora/human microbiome.
4. Compare the two types of immunity and how they are acquired.
5. Differentiate between T-cell and B-cell lymphocytes.
6. Describe the age-related changes that occur to the immune functions of the lymphatic system.
7. Use correct terminology related to the lymphatic system.
Unit 5: Energy – Supply and Use
Topic 5.1: The Respiratory System
1. Identify the structures and functions of the parts of the respiratory system.
2. Describe the process of respiration.
3. Explore how gas exchange occurs in the lungs and body tissues.
4. Explain the role of the respiratory system in maintaining homeostasis.
5. Describe the age-related changes that occur to the respiratory system.
6. Use correct terminology related to the respiratory system.
Topic 5.2: The Digestive System
1. Identify the organs and accessory organs of the digestive system.
2. Describe the functions of the parts of the digestive system.
3. Describe the processes of digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
4. Identify the role of hormones and enzymes in digestion.
5. Describe the age-related changes that occur to the digestive system.
6. Use correct terminology related to the digestive system.
Topic 5.3: The Urinary System
1. Identify the average daily fluid intake and fluid output
2. Describe the structures and functions of the parts of the urinary system.
3. Explain the processes involved in urine formation.
4. Identify the normal constituents of urine.
5. Explain the processes that the body uses to maintain water balance.
6. Describe the functions of electrolytes and the role of hormones in electrolyte balance.
7. Describe the age-related changes that occur to the urinary system.
8. Use correct terminology related to the urinary system.
Unit 6: Reproduction
Topic 6.1: The Male and Female Reproductive Systems
1. Identify the structures of the male and female reproductive systems and explain their functions.
2. Explain the roles of the hormones that influence the male and female reproductive systems.
3. Describe the menstrual cycle.
4. Describe fertilization.
5. Describe the age-related changes that occur to the male and female reproductive systems.
6. Use correct terminology related to the reproductive system.
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