At the end of the term the students should be able to:
a1. State the goals of studying Anatomy and Physiology.
a2. Use anatomical terms in lieu of layman’s terms.
a3. Know the anatomical locations of the different organs with respect to their systemic organization.
b1. Explain the functions of the different organs.
b2. Discuss the rationale behind any anatomic and or physiologic abnormalities of the human body
b3. Cite, summarize and analyze the current findings and researches related to Anatomy and Physiology.
c1. Relate the goals of studying Anatomy and Physiology to the Nursing profession.
d1. Involve themselves in community activities by educating them and removing the misconceptions of the community about the ir knowledge on human anatomy and physiology.
d2. Develop an awareness and understanding of biological health and safety risks.
c2. Practice ways to promote self-protection
c3. Point on the specific anatomical locations and body cavities using their own bodies.
c4. Perform the different activities and experiments with confidence and correct skills.
b4Correctly move the body parts in accordance to the dictate of the instructor.
d3. Perform experiments with a professional approach.
Chapter 1: The Respiratory System
1. The upper respiratory tract:
a. Nasal cavity.
b. Pharynx and related structures
4. The lower respiratory tract:
a. Larynx. b. Trachea.
c. Bronchi
d. Lungs (macroscopic and microscopic structure)
5. Mechanism of Respiration.
6. Developmental Aspects of the Respiratory System.
Chapter 2: Digestive System:
1. Functions of digestive system.
2. Digestive tract:
a. Oral cavity.
b. Pharynx.
c. Esophagus.
d. Stomach.
e. Small intestine.
f. Large intestine.
g. Rectum.
h. Anal canal.
3. Salivary glands,
4. Liver and biliary system.
5. Pancreas.
6. Developmental Aspects of the Digestive System.
7. Digestion.
Chapter 3: Cardiovascular System
1. Blood (components and contents)
2. Heart (structure and functions)
3. Blood vessels:
a. Arteries.
b. Veins.
c. Capillaries
4. Blood circulation.
5. Developmental Aspects of the Cardiovascular System. Chapter 4: Endocrine System
1. Definition and Function:
2. Important endocrine glands:
a. Pituitary gland.
b. Thyroid gland.
c. Parathyroid glands.
d. Suprarenal glands.
e. Pineal gland.
f. Thymus gland.
g. Gonads.
3. Feedback mechanism and hormonal level control.
Chapter 5: The lymph and lymphatic system.
1. Functions of lymphatic system.
2. Components of lymphatic system:
a. Lymph.
b. Lymph capillaries.
c. Lymph vessels.
d. Lymphoid organs.
e. Lymph nodes.
f. Spleen.
Chapter 6: Urinary System
1. Functions of the urinary System.
2. Components of the urinary System:
a. Kidneys (including histology and physiology). b. Ureters.
c. Urinary bladder.
d. Urethra.
3. Developmental Aspects of the urinary System.
4. Kidneys physiology.
Chapter 7: Genital System: 1. The male reproductive system
2. The female reproductive system
3. Developmental Aspects of the genital System.
Tortora. Anatomy and Physiology.
Marieb, E. Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology. USA: Pearson. 2004
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