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Apply anatomical terminology to the human body and its organization
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Criteria
apply directional terminology
describe homeostatic mechanisms
describe body cavities and linings
identify body planes, sections, and regions
describe anatomical position
identify abdominopelvic regions and quadrants
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Describe the basic chemistry, structure and functions of the cell and its parts
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correlate the structure of the four main types of biomolecules to their function in the body
describe the basic chemistry of atoms, molecules, and compounds
explain the properties of water and solutions in living systems
describe the structure and function of the cell membrane
describe the structure and function of cell components
compare transport mechanisms of a cell by action and function
describe stages of mitosis and meiosis
describe the structures and roles of DNA and RNA, including protein synthesis
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Describe the structure of the four main tissue types and their functions
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identify the structure and roles of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue
identify the location of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue
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Examine the structure and function of the integumentary system
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describe each layer of the integument
describe the accessory organs within the integumentary system
analyze functions of the accessory organs in the integumentary system
explain how the integumentary system functions within the body
identify integumentary system disorders
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Examine the structure and function of the muscular and skeletal systems
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describe the structure of bones
differentiate between the axial and appendicular portions of human skeleton
identify bones and muscles
analyze functions of bones and muscles
describe the structure of skeletal muscle
describe muscle contraction
compare types of joints and their motions
identify musculoskeletal system disorders
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Examine the structure and function of the nervous and sensory systems
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describe the cellular components of the nervous system
describe the divisions and structures of the nervous system and their associated functions
describe general and special senses
explain the structure of sensory receptors and special sense organs
identify common nervous and sensory system disorders
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Examine the structure and function of the endocrine system
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identify the basic endocrine organs and the hormones they produce
analyze the roles and regulation of hormones in the endocrine system
identify endocrine system disorders
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Examine the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
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describe the location and structure of the heart and major blood vessels
describe the composition and function of blood and its components including hemostasis
analyze functions of the organs in the cardiovascular system
analyze regulation of blood flow
describe the cardiac cycle
identify cardiovascular system and blood disorders
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Examine the structure and function of the lymphatic and immune systems
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describe the organs within the lymphatic and immune systems
describe the components of the immune system
differentiate between innate and adaptive immunity
describe humoral and cell-mediated immunity
analyze functions of the organs in the lymphatic and immune systems
explain how the lymphatic and immune systems function within the body
identify lymphatic and immune system disorders
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Examine the structure and function of the digestive system
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describe the alimentary canal and accessory organs
analyze functions of the digestive organs
explain the processes of digestion and absorption
identify digestive system disorders
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Examine the structure and function of the respiratory system
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describe the respiratory tract and lungs
analyze ventilation, gas exchange, and transport of gases
identify respiratory system disorders
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Examine the structure and function of the urinary system
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describe the structure of the kidneys and urinary tract
analyze functions of the organs in the urinary system
explain how the urinary system functions within the body including regulation of blood pressure and blood chemistry
summarize the process of urine formation
identify urinary system disorders
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Examine the structure and function of the reproductive systems
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Criteria
describe the primary and secondary organs within the male and female reproductive system
explain how the male and female reproductive systems function within the body
describe the stages of uterine and ovarian cycles
differentiate between male and female gametes
identify male and female reproductive system disorders