Anatomy and Physiology 2 DNSG 1306

Course description:

This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include body organization; Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Dynamics homeostasis; nervous systems and endocrine system, students should be able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of principle of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. The instruction approach is a combination of a systematic and regional anatomy and physiology with some surface anatomy and radiologic considerations. This course will cover neurophysiology and muscular and endocrine physiology.

Course Aims:

The goal of this course is to offer in-depth presentation of the structure and function of the major organs and organ systems of the human body such as (Skeletal system, Muscular system, Nervous system, endocrinal system and Fluid, Electrolytes and acid-base dynamics). So that students can understand what happens when it is diseased, ill or injured, and what we can do about it.

Course outcomes:

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:
  • Clarify regulation of homeostasis by neuronal, endocrine, and local chemical messengers.
  • Describe the changes in bodily function through the life span.
  • Determine the levels of skeletal muscle organization, the steps of skeletal muscle contraction mechanism, and the factors that control muscle contraction.
  • Differentiate between the three different type of muscles by special characteristics for each type. 
  • Describe the structure and types of neurons and Neuroglia.
  • Describe the mechanism of nerve impulse transmission through neurons and synapse.
  • Explain the action potential mechanism through neurons and the factors that affect of excitation or inhibition of neurons.
  • Classify the nervous system to central and peripheral nervous system.
  • Enumerate the cranial nerves by determining the origin and type of each nerve.
  • Describe the components of integumentary system and the function of skin and appendices.
  • Describe the endocrine glands: position, size, structures and the hormones that secret.
  • Enumerate the functions of hormones that secreted by the endocrine glands and their role in homeostasis, and the mechanisms that control their secretions.