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Anatomy & Physiology I

90 lessons · 78 glossary terms · 553 practice questions — Covers Introduction to the Human Body, Basic Chemistry for A&P and Cellular Anatomy and Physiology, and 8 more chapters.

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Introduction to the Human Body6 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Anatomical Terminology
  2. Anatomical Position and Directional Terms
  3. Body Planes and Sections
  4. Body Cavities and Membranes
  5. Levels of Structural Organization
  6. Homeostasis

Basic Chemistry for A&P6 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Matter, Elements, and Atomic Structure
  2. Chemical Bonds
  3. Water, Solutions, and Mixtures
  4. Acids, Bases, and pH
  5. Inorganic vs Organic Compounds Overview
  6. Biological Macromolecules

Cellular Anatomy and Physiology7 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Overview of the Cell and Cell Theory
  2. The Plasma Membrane
  3. Membrane Transport
  4. Cytoplasmic Organelles
  5. The Nucleus and Genetic Control
  6. Cell Cycle and Division
  7. Cellular Respiration Overview

Histology and Body Membranes7 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Introduction to Tissues
  2. Epithelial Tissue
  3. Connective Tissue
  4. Muscle Tissue
  5. Nervous Tissue
  6. Body Membranes
  7. Tissue Repair

Integumentary System6 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Skin Structure: Epidermis
  2. Skin Structure: Dermis and Hypodermis
  3. Skin Color and Its Clinical Signals
  4. Accessory Structures
  5. Functions of the Integument
  6. Burns and Skin Cancer

Skeletal System7 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Functions of the Skeletal System and Bone Classification
  2. Bone Structure and Histology
  3. Bone Formation, Growth, and Remodeling
  4. The Axial Skeleton
  5. The Appendicular Skeleton
  6. Joints (Articulations)
  7. Bone and Joint Disorders

Muscular System7 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Overview and Types of Muscle Tissue
  2. Skeletal Muscle Anatomy
  3. The Sliding Filament Mechanism
  4. Muscle Contraction Physiology
  5. Muscle Metabolism and Fatigue
  6. Major Skeletal Muscles and Body Movements
  7. Smooth and Cardiac Muscle

Nervous System and Special Senses8 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Organization of the Nervous System
  2. Nervous Tissue: Neurons and Neuroglia
  3. Resting Membrane Potential and Action Potential
  4. The Synapse and Neurotransmission
  5. The Central Nervous System
  6. The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflexes
  7. The Autonomic Nervous System
  8. Special Senses

Supplementary topics2 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Burns and Skin Cancer (Clinical Overview)
  2. Bone and Joint Disorders (Clinical Overview)

In-depth topic guides19 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology and Homeostasis
  2. Chemical Level of Organization: Atoms, Bonds, and Biochemistry
  3. Cellular Organization: Structure, Organelles, and Membrane Transport
  4. Cellular Metabolism and Energy Production
  5. Histology: Epithelial Tissue
  6. Histology: Connective, Muscle, and Nervous Tissues
  7. The Integumentary System
  8. Bone Tissue and Skeletal System Overview
  9. Joints: Classification, Structure, and Movement
  10. Muscle Tissue: Structure and Contraction Mechanism
  11. The Muscular System: Major Muscles and Functional Groups
  12. Nervous Tissue: Neurons, Glia, and Signal Transmission
  13. The Central Nervous System: Brain
  14. The Central Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Reflexes
  15. The Peripheral Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
  16. The Special Senses: Vision and Hearing
  17. The Special Senses: Olfaction, Gustation, and Equilibrium
  18. The Endocrine System: Hormones and Glands
  19. Blood: Composition and Functions

ELI Explains Anatomy & Physiology I (book)15 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Your Body's Basic Plan
  2. Chemistry Your Body Uses
  3. Cells: The Living Units
  4. Tissues: Cells Working Together
  5. Skin: The Body's Protective Covering
  6. Bone: Living Support Tissue
  7. The Skeleton: The Body's Framework
  8. Joints: Where Bones Meet
  9. Muscle Tissue: How Contraction Happens
  10. The Muscular System: Producing Movement
  11. Blood: The Body's Transport Fluid
  12. The Heart: The Body's Pressure Pump
  13. Blood Vessels: The Body's Delivery Network
  14. The Lymphatic System and Immunity
  15. The Respiratory System: Moving Air and Gases