Anatomy & Physiology
OVERVIEW
Explore the human body and learn how you can help your body cope with many different situations. You will study the structure, location, and function of various systems within the human body and how these systems interact.
MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS
Protection and Support
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Understanding Anatomy and Physiology
- Tissues
- Skin – The Largest Organ
- The Human Skeleton
- Bone Tissue
Movement
- Axial and Appendicular Muscles
- Skeletal Muscle
- Muscle Contraction
Communication and Coordination
- Nervous System
- The Spinal Cord
- The Brain
- Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
- Nerve Conduction
- Senses
- Endocrine System
Transport
- Cardiovascular System
- Components of Blood
- Hemostasis, Typing, and Transfusion
Respiration and Digestion
- The Respiratory System
- The Digestive System
- Molecules of Life Enzymes
Regulation and Reproduction
- Excretory System
- Immune System
- Lymph System
- Reproductive System
- Fetal Circulation
HONORS
- Bone Markings
- Cellular Energy
- Physiology of Muscle
- Hormones
- Blood Vessels and Electrocardiogram
- The Tissues of the Respiratory System
- The Tissues of the Digestive System
- Excretory Structures
- Fertilization to Birth
Fee Details
| Program | Regular | Honors |
| Fee | $ 558 | $ 583 |
Grade Level
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Duration
10 Months
Requirements
Household items for lab experiments
Prerequisites
Biology 1
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