Gen Anatomy & Physiology

This course is associated with the following programs:

• Dental Hygienist - Associate Degree
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate Degree
• Echocardiography - Associate Degree Emerging Career
• Funeral Service - Associate Degree New
• Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate Degree
• Nursing - Associate Degree
• Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate Degree
• Radiography - Associate Degree
• Respiratory Therapy - Associate Degree

1. Apply descriptive, anatomical, physiological, and directional terminology to the human body and its organization
2. Classify the major chemical components of living things according to their structure and function
3. Characterize the basic structure and functions of the cell and its parts
4. Identify how cells store and use energy
5. Analyze the role of DNA in controlling cell functions
6. Correlate the structure of tissues with their functions
7. Analyze how components of the integumentary system function in the body
8. Analyze how components of the skeletal system function in the body
9. Analyze how components of the muscular system function in the body
10. Analyze how components of the nervous system function in the body
11. Correlate the major organs of the endocrine system with their function in the body
12. Analyze how components of the cardiovascular system function in the body
13. Analyze how components of the digestive system function in the body
14. Analyze how components of the respiratory system function in the body
15. Analyze how the components of the urinary system function in the body
16. Analyze how components of the reproductive systems function in the body
17. Use appropriate laboratory methods and safety precautions