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Anatomy And Physiology II –
nsci281
(4 credits)
Anatomy and Physiology II is the second in a two course sequence examining the terminology, structure, function, and interdependence of systems within the human body. This course includes a study of circulatory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Discussion includes the application of nutrition, fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance, and genetics as applicable to the weekly course content. In conjunction with the classroom instruction, the anatomy and physiology online lab component for this course requires students to apply knowledge learned regarding the systems through online experiments and critical thinking application exercises.
This undergraduate-level course is 7
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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The Cardiovascular System – Blood and the Heart
- Examine the composition of blood and its functions
- Explain the physiological properties of the heart
- List three parts of the heart and describe how each part works to make the heart pump and circulate blood
- Analyze the importance of blood testing and what can be learned through blood analysis
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The Digestive System and Nutrition
- Describe how the body metabolizes nutrients to regulate body temperature
- Perform chemical tests to determine whether digestion of food has occurred
- Explain the digestive process and the organs used in the digestive process
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The Respiratory System
- Manipulate air passages to affect lung inhalation
- Outline the process of air inhalation to exhalation through the respiratory system
- Discuss the mechanics of breathing
- Identify the effects of vocal imbalances on voice production
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The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
- Demonstrate how serological tests are performed
- Identify instances of the body’s innate and adaptive defenses
- Compare the structure of a lymph node to other lymphoid organs
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The Cardiovascular System – Blood Vessels and Circulation
- Examine factors that contribute to blood flow
- Discuss the methods by which blood flows to special areas
- Describe blood pressure and the factors that can contribute to an altered state of blood pressure
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The Reproductive System
- Demonstrate knowledge of the developmental changes from the prenatal period through adolescence
- Examine the effects of hormones on reproductive organs.
- Compare the female reproductive organs to the male reproductive organs
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The Urinary Systems, Fluids, and Electrolytes
- Demonstrate how chemicals regulate the body’s pH
- Describe how the body absorbs and releases water
- Describe the function of the kidneys as a filtration mechanism for the body
- 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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