University:
California State University, Northridge
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BIOL 04014 | Human Biological Sciences
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2023
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4
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INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN BODY Integrated Biological Sciences 1 LEARNING OUTCOMES ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Define anatomy and physiology and list the branches of these sciences Describe the levels of structural organization of the body Define the important life processes of the human body Define homeostasis List the systems of the human body Relate the anatomical names and the corresponding common names for various regions of the human body ▪ Outline the major body cavities, the organs they contain, and their associated lining ▪ Describe the anatomical position, terms of movements ▪ Define the anatomical planes, anatomical sections, and directional terms used Anatomy • Is the science of body structures and the relationships among structures o Branches of anatomy BRANCH OF ANATOMY STUDY OF Embryology The first eight weeks of development after fertilization Developmental biology The complete development of an individual from fertilization Cell biology Cellular structure and functions Histology Microscopic structure of tissues Gross anatomy Structures that can be examined without a microscope Systemic anatomy Structure of specific systems of the body such as the nervous or respiratory system Regional anatomy Specific regions of the body such as the head or chest Surface anatomy Surface markings of the body to understand internal anatomy through visualization and palpation Radiographic anatomy Body structures that can be visualized with techniques such as x-rays, MRI, and CT scans Pathological anatomy Structural changes associated with diseases (gross to microscopic) Physiology • Is the science of body functions BRANCH OF PHYSIOLOGY STUDY OF Neurophysiology Functional properties of nerve cell Endocrinology Hormones and how they control body functions Cardiovascular physiology Functions of the heart and blood vessels Immunology The body’s defenses against disease-causing agents Respiratory physiology Functions of the air passageways and lungs Renal physiology Functions of the kidneys Exercise physiology Changes in cell and organ functions due to muscular activity Pathophysiology Functional changes associated with disease and aging

Integrated Biological Sciences (Human Body)

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