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Human Anatomy And Physiology –
hcs250
(3 credits)
This course builds on the student's previous foundation of basic anatomy and physiology. Terminology, structure, function, and integration of body systems are stressed. Students begin to develop critical thinking skills, so that signs, symptoms of disease, and health care interventions can be traced to their root cause.
This undergraduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Overview of the Human Body
- Associate major terms and physiologic functions used in anatomy with clinical situations.
- Define and apply homeostasis, homeostatic control mechanism, and homeostatic imbalance.
- Identify the stage of tissue repair.
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Composition and Functions of Blood
- Define and describe anatomical structures and physiologic functions of the blood-forming organs.
- Interpret selected laboratory tests.
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The Urinary System
- Define and describe the anatomical structures and physiologic functions of the urinary system.
- Associate anatomical structures and physiological processes of the urinary system with clinical situations.
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Cardiac and Respiratory Systems
- Define and describe anatomical structures and physiologic functions of the cardiac and respiratory systems.
- Associate anatomical structures and physiological processes of the cardiac and respiratory systems with clinical situations.
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Digestive and Endocrine Systems
- Define and describe anatomical structure and physiologic functions of the digestive and endocrine systems.
- Associate anatomical structures and physiological processes of the digestive and endocrine systems with clinical situations.
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Nervous System
- Define and describe anatomical structure and physiologic functions of the nervous system.
- Associate anatomical structures and physiological processes of the nervous system with clinical situations.
- Describe the pathway between stimulus and perception of pain.
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Musculoskeletal System
- Define and describe anatomical structures and physiologic functions of the musculoskeletal system.
- Associate anatomical structures and physiological processes of the musculoskeletal system with clinical situations.
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Lymphatic and Immune System
- Define and describe anatomical structures and physiologic functions of the immune system.
- Associate anatomical structures and physiological processes of the immune system.
- Discuss the various disorders of the lymphatic system including HIV/AIDS and Lyme disease.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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