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Apply medical terms to further detail human anatomy and physiology
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Define anatomy and physiology
Describe the levels of organization in the human body
Detail the major organs and functions for each body system
Apply directional terms to describe the locations of body parts
Identify the major body regions on a diagram or anatomical model
Analyze the planes used in making sections of the body or body parts
Characterize the body cavities and their subdivisions and membranes
Differentiate the abdominopelvic quadrants and regions
Explain how homeostasis relates to both healthy body functions and disorders
Describe the general mechanism of negative and positive feedback
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Examine the role of chemistry in the human body
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Describe the basic structure of an atom, isotope, and radioisotope
Recognize chemical formulae
Compare chemical bonds
Distinguish between inorganic and organic substances
Explain the importance of water and its location in the body
Define electrolytes, acids, and bases and their relationship to the pH scale
Characterize carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and their roles in the body
Demonstrate the role of enzymes
Illustrate the structure and function of ATP
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Describe the structure and function(s) of each part of a generalized cell
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Summarize the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and the organelles
Compare the mechanisms of passive and active transport of substances across the plasma membrane
Describe osmosis and tonicity, and the effect of tonicity on the cell
Differentiate between exocytosis and endocytosis
Explain cellular respiration and its importance
Distinguish characteristics of DNA and RNA
Describe the two types of cell division and their roles
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Appraise the four basic types of tissues and body membranes
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Compare embryonic stem and adult stem cells
Characterize epithelial tissue and identify locations and functions of each type
Characterize connective tissue and identify locations and functions of each type
Characterize muscular tissue and identify locations and functions of each type
Characterize nervous tissue and identify locations and functions of each type
Compare the locations and functions of body membranes and identify examples
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Relate the structures of the integumentary system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the integumentary system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the integumentary system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the integumentary system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the integumentary system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the integumentary system
Articulate common disorders of the integumentary system
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Relate the structures of the skeletal system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the skeletal system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the skeletal system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the skeletal system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the skeletal system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the skeletal system
Articulate common disorders of the skeletal system
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Relate the structures of the muscular system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the muscular system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the muscular system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the muscular system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the muscular system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the muscular system
Articulate common disorders of the muscular system
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Relate the structures of the nervous system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the nervous system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the nervous system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the nervous system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the nervous system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the nervous system
Articulate common disorders of the nervous system
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Relate the structures of the sensory system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the sensory system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the sensory system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the sensory system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the sensory system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the sensory system
Articulate common disorders of the sensory system
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Relate the structures of the endocrine system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the endocrine system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the endocrine system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the endocrine system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the endocrine system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the endocrine system
Articulate common disorders of the endocrine system
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Relate the structures of the cardiovascular system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the cardiovascular system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the cardiovascular system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the cardiovascular system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the cardiovascular system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the cardiovascular system
Articulate common disorders of the cardiovascular system
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Relate the structures of the blood system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the blood system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the blood system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the blood system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the blood system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the blood system
Articulate common disorders of the blood system
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Relate the structures of the lymphatic and immune system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the lymphatic and immune system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the lymphatic and immune system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the lymphatic and immune system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the lymphatic and immune system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the lymphatic and immune system
Articulate common disorders of the lymphatic and immune system
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Relate the structures of the respiratory system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the respiratory system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the respiratory system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the respiratory system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the respiratory system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the respiratory system
Articulate common disorders of the respiratory system
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Relate the structures of the digestive system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the digestive system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the digestive system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the digestive system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the digestive system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the digestive system
Articulate common disorders of the digestive system
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Relate the structures of the urinary system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the urinary system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the urinary system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the urinary system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the urinary system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the urinary system
Articulate common disorders of the urinary system
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Relate the structures of the reproductive system to normal function as well as selected diseases
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Explain the basic functions of the reproductive system
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the reproductive system
Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the reproductive system
Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the reproductive system
Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the reproductive system
Articulate common disorders of the reproductive system