Human Anatomy and Physiology
Tentative Unit Outline
Unit # Title Subunits
Unit 1 Introduction to Anatomy 1.1
What is Anatomy & Physiology
1.2
Organization of the Human Body
Unit 2 Basic Chemistry 2.1 Classification of
Matter
2.2
Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding
2.3
Chemical Reactions
Unit 3 Biochemistry 3.1
Organic & Biological Compounds
3.2
Carbohydrates, Proteins & Lipids
3.3 Nucleic Acids
Unit 4 Cells 4.1 Cellular Structure and
Functions
4.2
Membrane Systems
4.3
Cellular Transport Systems
Unit 5 Cellular Growth 5.1
Protein Synthesis
Reproduction 5.2
Cell Growth and Division
5.3 Sexual Reproduction &
Meiosis
Unit 6 Tissues
and 6.1
Types and Functions
The Integument 6.2
Skin Structure and Function
6.3
Glands
Unit 7 Skeletal System 7.1 Functions of the
Skeleton
7.2
Skeletal Biology and Bone Formation
7.3
Skeletal Anatomy & Physiology
Unit 8 Muscular System 8.1 Types of Muscle Tissue
8.2
Muscle and Bone Interaction
8.3
Skeletal Muscle Identification
8.4
Sports Physiology (supplemental)
Unit 9 Circulatory System 9.1 Blood
9.2
Blood Vessels
9.3
The Heart
9.4
Lymphatic system
Unit 10 Respiratory System 10.1 System Organs and Function
10.2
Alveoli and Gas Exchange
10.3
Physiology of Breathing
Unit 11 Digestive System 11.1 Digestion: Mechanical
and Chemical
11.2
System Organs and Function
11.3 Digestive Physiology
11.4
Nutrition and Metabolism
Unit 12 Urinary System 12.1 System Organs and
Function
12.2
Kidney Function
12.3
Urine Formation
12.4 Fluid,
Electrolyte, Acid-Base
Homeostasis
Unit 13 Nervous System 13.1Nerve cells and
physiology
13.2 Central
Nervous System
13.3
Peripheral Nervous System
13.4 Autonomic Nervous System
Unit 14 Senses 14.1 Eyes:Structure and Function
14.2 Ears:
14.3
Smell:
14.4
Taste
14.5
Senses and Perception
14.6 Altered States- supplemental
Unit 15 Endocrine
System 15.1 Hormones
15.2
Negative Feedback System
15.3
System Organs and Function
15.4
Homeostasis, Growth/Development
Unit 16 Reproductive
System 16.1 Organs &
Systems
16.2
Development
16.3
Fertilization
16.4
Pregnancy and Development
Unit 17 Immune System 17.1
Immunity
17.2
Disease & Pathology
17.3
Immune Systems
Unit 18 Careers in Medicine 17.1 Nursing
17.2
Lab Technician
17.3
Physician
17.4
Forensics