Adv Anatomy & Physiology

This course is associated with the following programs:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate Degree
• Echocardiography - Associate Degree Emerging Career
• Nursing - Associate Degree

1. Analyze how the individual components of the nervous system work as an integrated whole
2. Analyze how the individual components of the endocrine system work as an integrated whole
3. Analyze the processes of cellular metabolism
4. Correlate muscle physiology to normal body function
5. Analyze the roles of DNA and RNA in controlling cell function and genetics
6. Evaluate the components of defense and immunity that support homeostasis
7. Analyze cardiovascular physiology to normal body function
8. Analyze renal physiology
9. Evaluate the roles of different organ systems in maintaining adequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation
10. Distinguish among the processes of digestion, absorption, and assimilation
11. Correlate fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance to the homeostatic mechanisms responsible for their control
12. Integrate genetics, development and human reproductive physiology
13. Use appropriate scientific laboratory methods and safety precautions