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Analyze how the individual components of the nervous system work as an integrated whole
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Criteria
examine sensory function
examine motor and sensory neural pathways
describe the role of the autonomic nervous system in maintaining homeostasis
describe neuro-physiology including potential generation, impulse conduction and synaptic transmission
evaluate the actions of neurotransmitters
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Analyze how the individual components of the endocrine system work as an integrated whole
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relate endocrine function to homeostasis
identify the advanced mechanisms of hormone actions
identify the mechanism of hormone transport
correlate the relationship of neural function and hormonal secretion
correlate the major hormones to the tissues and organs that secrete them
correlate the major hormones to their respective target tissues
explain control of hormone secretion
describe hormonal response to physiological stress
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Analyze the processes of cellular metabolism
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compare the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration
distinguish between anabolism and catabolism
compare the mechanism of carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism
correlate appropriate cellular organelles and transport mechanisms with their roles in cellular metabolism
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Correlate muscle physiology to normal body function
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identify the microscopic anatomy of the muscle fiber
identify the physiology of muscle contraction
explain the physiology involved in myoneural junctions
explain energy production, storage and consumption in the muscle cell
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Analyze the roles of DNA and RNA in controlling cell function and genetics
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describe DNA replication
show relationship to enzyme production
describe effect of mutations on cell function
contrast DNA and RNA structures and functions
distinguish among the three types of RNA
describe the processes involved in protein synthesis
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Evaluate the components of defense and immunity that support homeostasis
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correlate blood components and composition to homeostasis
distinguish among active and passive immunity
describe the components of the immune system
describe specific and nonspecific immunity
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Analyze cardiovascular physiology to normal body function
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examine the conduction system of the heart
examine the coronary circulation system
examine blood flow dynamics
analyze factors affecting blood pressure
relate extrinsic and intrinsic factors that influence cardiac function
correlate the cardiac cycle with EKG and blood flow dynamics
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Analyze renal physiology
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correlate nephron structure to filtration, re-absorption and secretion
analyze factors affecting urine formation
explain the role of the juxtaglomerular apparatus
explain the role of the kidney's vascular system in urine formation
explain the normal and abnormal constituents of urine and their significance
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Evaluate the roles of different organ systems in maintaining adequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation
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explain the mechanisms that influence hemodynamics
include mechanisms responsible for controlled blood flow through tissues
include compensatory mechanisms
explain how alterations in blood, pC02, pH, and p02 influence ventilation
include the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the tissues and lungs
explain the mechanisms of gas transport
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Distinguish among the processes of digestion, absorption, and assimilation
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examine absorption of nutrients
examine transport and storage of nutrients
examine regulations of digestive processes
examine the role of the liver, gall bladder and pancreas in digestive and related metabolic functions
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Correlate fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance to the homeostatic mechanisms responsible for their control
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identify fluid compartments and the water and solute movement between them
describe the mechanisms by which the water and electrolyte content of the body fluid is regulated
compare the composition of intracellular and extracellular fluids
describe mechanisms for regulating pH
describe acidosis, alkalosis, and compensatory mechanisms
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Integrate genetics, development and human reproductive physiology
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compare mitosis with meiosis
distinguish between spermatogenesis and oogenesis
describe the events of fertilization/fetal development
recognize fetal circulation
describe the hormonal control of reproductive cycles
evaluate the patterns of human inheritance
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Use appropriate scientific laboratory methods and safety precautions
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identify hazards and safety equipment in the lab
select appropriate personal protective equipment
follow all laboratory practice expectations of the college