Grades 11-12

1.00 Credit

Level 2

Course # 1542

Anatomy and Physiology is a course designed to give a more complete understanding of the basic structures of the human body along with their functions and interactions.  Focus will be placed on individual systems and the interdependent reactions within them.  Students interested in a profession such as nursing, physical therapy, physical education, pharmacy, and public health will be introduced to basic anatomical and physiological concepts to build a solid foundation for future educational opportunities.

Topics include:  Organization of the body, the Digestive System, the Respiratory System, the Circulatory System, the Immune System, the Excretory System, the Endocrine System, the Reproductive System, the Nervous System, the Sensory System and the Musculoskeletal System.  Dissection of organs and organisms is part of the course of study.