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Unit 1
Introduction to the human body

Reading
Ch. 1 Introduction
Introduction lecture slides
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Summary
In this first Unit, we lay the groundwork for the study of Anatomy and Physiology
Video: Unlocking the Mystery of Life, 4 min.
Lecture outline
Note: The "lecture outline" each week is meant as a brief overview. You will still need to read the chapter! 

Anatomy and Physiology deals with the structure & function of the human body
  • Anatomy = structure (of each part)
  • Physiology = function (of each part)

Levels of organization in the body
  1. Chemistry - atoms form the molecules of life
  2. Cells - molecules combine to form cells; the basic unit of all life
  3. Tissues - groups of similar cells form tissues; bone tissue, skin, muscle tissue, etc
  4. Organs - groups of tissues form organs; the heart, lungs, pancreas
  5. Organ systems - groups of organs form systems; for example the heart, lungs, and blood vessels form the cardiovascular system
The "Eleven Systems" of the human body. At this point, you just need to know what the terms mean. Throughout the course, we will cover each one in turn
  1. Integumentary system (skin)
  2. Skeletal
  3. Muscular
  4. Nervous
  5. Endocrine (hormone producing glands)
  6. Cardiovascular
  7. Lymphatic (lymph vessels, nodes, spleen, immune system)
  8. Respiratory
  9. Digestive
  10. Urinary
  11. Reproductive (to be covered at home with parents)

Homeostasis
  • This is a word you will encounter a lot, and means "equilibrium". The body maintains equilibrium through feedback systems, the nervous system, signaling molecules (hormones), and various receptor cells which monitor temperature, blood pressure, blood glucose, and many other things.
The "anatomical position"
  • This is where the human subject is depicted standing upright, facing the observer, with palms turned forward.

Directional terms:
  • Superior = above
  • Inferior = below
  • Anterior = front
  • Posterior = back
  • Medial = nearer the midline
  • Lateral = farther from the midline
  • Proximal = nearer the body trunk
  • Distal = farther from the body trunk
Body planes which the book uses
  • Sagittal, Frontal, Transverse
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Body cavities: 
  1. Cranial
  2. Vertebral
  3. Thoracic
  4. Abdominal
  5. Pelvic
  6. Also know where the diaphragm muscle is located
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Lab
Statistics in Physiology lab
We will do the lab in class, and you will then complete the rest of the handout at home. You will turn in the completed handout as your "Lab Report" by the due date. 
1._statistics_in_physiology_lab_handout.pdf
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1._statistics_lab_9-13-19_results.docx
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Homework - check your class emails for due dates
1._introduction_to_human_body_homework_questions.docx
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Label_the_body_cavities_worksheet.pdf
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