BIO 1410 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I

• Explain the concept of homeostasis, including an ability to describe the components of a negative feedback loop
• Apply the terminology related to anatomical orientation, body regions and body cavities
• Explain how common biological atoms and molecules interact within living systems
• List the four categories of biological macromolecules, identify their monomers (i.e. building blocks), and provide example functions of each
• Identify the common intracellular components of cells, and list the general functions of each
• Describe the composition of the cellular membrane
• Explain the basis of the charge distribution across the plasma membrane
• Compare and contrast the types of membrane transport processes (including the passive process of osmosis)
• Explain how changes in extracellular tonicity impact cell volume.
• Describe the steps involved in gene expression and explain how gene expression can modify the functions of any cell
• Outline the steps of the cell cycle and mitosis, explaining the conditions under which mitosis normally occurs
• Apply the concepts of genetics to solve traditional genetic problems to assess the heritability of genes and traits
• List the classes of body tissues and explain the histological features of each tissue
• List the histological features of the integumentary system and explain how they contribute to the functions of the integumentary system
• List the histological features of bone tissue and explain how these features contribute to the functions of the skeletal system
• Name and locate the major bones of the human body
• Define the names of the important surface features of bones
• Explain the classifications of joints and the standard features of synovial joints
• Name and locate the major muscles of the human body
• Apply the terminology used to name muscles
• Explain the anatomical features of muscle tissue and their roles in muscle contraction
• Compare and contrast skeletal and smooth muscle function and regulation
• Explain the histological features and functions of nervous tissue
• Identify the main functions of select brain regions
• Name, locate, and describe the function of the major features of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems

• High school biology
• High school chemistry

• Chemistry of life
• Cellular form and function
• Genetics
• Histology
• Integumentary system
• Bone tissue
• Skeletal system
• Joints
• Muscle system
• Muscle tissue
• Nervous tissue
• Autonomic nervous system

• Homeostasis
• Anatomical orientation and terminology
• Biological macromolecules: proteins and nucleic acids
• Diffusion, osmosis and tonicity; membrane transport
• Cellular structure
• Histology
• Genetics
• Surface features of bone
• Joints
• Muscle
• Sliding filament theory/cross bridge cycle
• Action potentials
• Introduction to statistics and the use of excel
• Reflex arcs
• Autonomic nervous system