High School Anatomy and Physiology
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License Model
FlexPoint or School/District Hosted
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Number of Credits
1.0
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Estimated Completion Time
32-36 weeks
Suggested Prerequisites
Biology IDescription
Take a deep breath. Though we may take seemingly effortless functions of the body, such as breathing, for granted, the human body is constantly working as a system to maintain balance and good health. This course will give you a better understanding of the structure and functions of the human body. It presents topics such as immunity, reproduction, cardiovascular health, and musculoskeletal functions using 21st-century content, graphics, interactives, and videos. Students will be inspired by real-world phenomena about health topics and career connection opportunities from entry-level positions to the doctoral level. In each module, students explore the organization of the human body and how each organ and body system functions and interacts. Students acquire the knowledge necessary to understand the body's internal functions and interconnections and what is necessary to maintain overall health and wellness.Module One: Basics of Anatomy and Physiology
-Science and its methods in anatomy and physiology
-Types and characteristics of tissues
-Function of the integumentary system
-Impact of biotechnology
Module Two: Support and Movement
-Bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton
-Bone markings and muscle connections
-Histology of muscle tissue
-Physiology of skeletal muscle
-The sliding filament of muscle contraction
Module Three: Coordination and Control
-Components and functions of the nervous system
-Major parts of the brain on diagrams or models
-Structure and interactions of vertebrate sensory organs
-Physiology of nerve conduction
-Hormones and body systems
-The endocrine system
Module Four: Transport
-The respiratory system
-The cardiovascular system
-Physiology of blood
-Anatomy of blood vessels
-Heredity and family history and personal health
-Components of an electrocardiogram
Module Five: Absorption and Excretion
-Physiology of the digestive system
-Fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids
-Proteins and amino acids in living organisms
-Role of enzymes as catalysts of biochemical reactions
-Histology of the alimentary canal and accessory organs
Module Six: Regulation and Reproduction
-Functions of the human immune system
-Anatomy and the physiology of the lymph system
-Prevention, detection, and treatment of communicable and chronic diseases
-Anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system
-Fetal circulation and the circulatory system at birth
-Anatomy and physiology of the human reproductive system
-Human development from fertilization to birth