Anatomy and Physiology Advanced
Anatomy and Physiology – Advanced course outline
This course is aimed at students wishing to further their knowledge on anatomy and physiology, and is required for training in Naturopathy and Advanced Nutrition. A minimum of 150 hours training and studying will be a combination of classroom, online and home study.
Course outline
THE HUMAN BODY: AN ORIENTATION
A) Definition Of Anatomy And Physiology
B) Organ Systems
C) Necessary Life Functions
D) Metabolisms
E) Homeostasis
F) Body Cavities
BASIC CHEMISTRY
A) Forms of Energy
B) Elements and Atoms
C) Patterns of Chemical Reactions
D) Inorganic Compounds
E) Organic Compounds
CELL AND TISSUES
A) Anatomy of a Generalized cell
B) Cell Physiology
C) Nervous Tissue
D) Tissue Repair (Wound Healing)
E) Developmental Aspects of Cells
Skin and Body Membranes
A) Classification Of Body Membranes
B) Basic Skin Functions
C) Structure Of The Skin
D) Appendages Of The Skin
E) Homeostatic Imbalances Fo Skin
The Skeletal System
A) Functions Of The Bones
B) Bone Formation, Growth And Remodelling
C) Bone Fractures
D) Skull
E) Vertebral Column (Spine)
F) Joints
G) Developmental Aspects Of The Skeleton
THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
A) Overview Of Muscles Tissues
B) Types Of Muscles
C) Gross Anatomy Of Skeletal Muscles
D) Developmental Aspects Of The Muscular System
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
A) Organization Of The Nervous System
B) Neurons
C) Functional Anatomy Of The Brain
D) Brain Dysfunctions
E) Spinal Cord
F) Structure Of A Nerve
G) Autonomic Nervous System
H) Developmental Aspects Of The Nervous System
SPECIAL SENSES
A) Anatomy Of The Eye
B) Eye Reflexes
C) Anatomy Of The Ear
D) Mechanisms Of Equilibrium
E) Chemical Senses
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
A) The endocrine system AND hormone function - an overview
B) The major endocrine organs
C) Placenta
D) Developmental aspects of the endocrine system
BLOOD
A) composition and functions of blood
B) Plasma
C) Homeostasis
D) Human blood groups
E) Developmental aspects of blood
THE CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM
A) Cardiovascular System: The Heart
B) Gross Anatomy Of Blood Vessels
C) Physiology Of Circulation
D) Developmental Aspects Of The Cardiovascular System
THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM AND BODY DEFENCES
A) Lymphatic System
B) Cells And Chemicals
C) Cells Of The Immune System: An Overview
D) Cells Of The Immune System: Immune Response
E) Disorders Of Immunity
F) Developmental Aspects Of The Lymphatic System And Body Defences
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
A) Functional Anatomy Of The Respiratory System
B) Mechanics Of Breathing
C) External Respiration, Gas Transport, And Internal Respiration
D) Respiratory Disorders
E) Developmental Aspects Of The Respiratory System
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND BODY METABOLISM
A) Anatomy Of The Digestive System
B) Overview Of The Gastrointestinal Processes And Controls
C) Metabolism
D) Carbohydrate, Fat, And Protein Metabolism In Body Cells
E) The Central Role Of The Liver In Metabolism
F) Body Energy Balance
G) Developmental Aspects Of The Digestive System And Metabolism
THE URINARY SYSTEM
A) Kidneys - Location And Structure
B) Control Of Blood Composition By The Kidneys
C) Ureters, Urinary Bladder, And Urethra
D) Developmental Aspects Of The Urinary System
THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Subject Matter To Focus On
A) Anatomy Of The Male Reproductive System
B) Male Reproductive Functions
C) Anatomy Of The Female Reproductive System
D) Female Reproductive Functions And Cycles
E) Mammary Glands
F) Survey Of Pregnancy And Embryonic Development
G) Developmental Aspects Of The Reproductive System