COURSE OVERVIEW:
Human anatomy is the scientific study of the body’s structures. Some of these structures are very small and can only be observed and analysed with the assistance of a microscope. Other larger structures can readily be seen, manipulated, measured, and weighed. The word anatomy is derived from a Greek word “Anatome” meaning to cut up.
The study of anatomy includes many sub specialties. These are Gross anatomy, Microscopic anatomy, Developmental anatomy and Embryology.
Whereas anatomy is about structure, physiology is about function. Human physiology is the scientific study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body and the ways in which they work together to support the functions of life. Much of the study of physiology centres on the body’s tendency toward homeostasis.
Homeostasis: When structure and function are coordinated the body achieves a relative stability of its internal environment called homeostasis / staying the same. Although the external environmental changes constantly, the internal environment of a healthy body remains the same with in normal limits.
Under normal conditions, homeostasis is maintained by adaptive mechanisms ranging from control centre in the brain to chemical substances called hormones that are secreted by various organs directly into the blood streams. Some of the functions controlled by homeostasis mechanisms are blood pressure, body temperature, breathing and heart rate.
Anatomy and physiology are studied together to give students a full appreciation and understanding of human body.
This course provides an examination of the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the 11 major systems of the human body (packed with illustrations) that underpin the regulatory mechanisms for homeostatic control. Participants will learn about the basic structure and functions of the body systems and associated components. You will be able to play an active role in assisting the older person, or person with a disability.
The eleven major organ systems included in this course are:
· The nervous system
· The respiratory system
· The muscular system
· The cardiovascular system
· The endocrine system
· The lymphatic system
· The skeletal system
· The integumentary system
· The urinary system
· The reproductive system
· The digestive system
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand:
· The relationships between different body systems
· The major body systems
· The nervous system
· The ways the nervous system operates
· The two principal divisions of the nervous system
· The functions of the central nervous system
· The components of the central nervous system
· The peripheral nervous system
· The somatic nervous system
· The autonomic nervous system
· The nervous tissue
· The components of neurons
· The classification of neurons
· The sensory organs
· The sense of touch (tactile sensation) (skin)
· The sense of smell (nose)
· The sense of taste (mouth)
· The sense of hearing
· The sense of sight (the eye)
· The olfactory disorders
· The respiratory system
· The structures of the respiratory system
· The physiology of respiration
· The process of respiration
· The regulation of respiration
· The muscular system
· The function of muscle tissue
· The types of muscle tissue
· The functions of skeletal muscle
· The structure of skeletal muscle
· The muscle contraction and muscle tone
· The skeletal system
· The bones and skeletal tissue
· The skeletal cartilages
· The classification of bones
· The functions of bones
· Bone markings and bone textures
· The bone membranes
· The microscopic structure of bone
· The chemical composition of bone
· Bone deposition and bone resorption
· The cardiovascular system
· The coverings and chambers of the heart
· The heart valves
· The properties of cardiac muscle fibres
· The heart physiology
· The problems with the heart
· The measuring of heart activity
· The composition of blood vessels
· The cardiac cycle
· Blood pressure and blood volume
· The total peripheral resistance
· The regulation of blood pressure
· The blood and blood plasma
· Haemostasis
· The vascular spasm
· The platelet plug formation
· The clotting process/ coagulation
· The blood groups
· The endocrine system
· The mechanism of hormone action
· The cyclic AMP
· The control of hormone release
· The major endocrine glands
· The lymphatic system / circulatory system
· The function of the lymphatic system
· The structures of the lymphatic system
· The lymphoid organs
· The immune system – body defences
· The integumentary system
· The functions of the integumentary system
· The functions of the skin system
· The structure of the skin
· The skin colour and sweat glands
· The urinary system
· The functions of the kidneys
· The structural functioning of the kidney
· The urine formation
· The characteristics of urine
· The chemical composition of urine
· The urinary structures
· The reproductive system
· The anatomy of the male reproductive system
· The physiology of male reproductive system
· The anatomy of the female reproductive system
· The structure of the female reproductive system
· The effects of oestrogens and progesterone
· The digestive system
· The functions of the digestive system
· The structure of the digestive system and organ functions
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
Purchase and download course content.
ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.