Levels of Organization
Variation in Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Organ Systems
Homeostasis
Feedback Loops
Feedback Loops: Negative Feedback
Feedback Loops: Positive Feedback
Anatomical Position
Introduction to Directional Terms
Directional Terms: Up and Down
Directional Terms: Front and Back
Directional Terms: Body Sides
Directional Terms: Limbs
Directional Terms: Depth Within the Body
Introduction to Anatomical Terms for Body Regions
Abdominopelvic Quadrants and Regions
Organization of the Body: Body Cavities
Atoms- Smallest Unit of Matter
Introduction to Chemical Bonding
Ionic Bonding
Covalent Bonds
Introduction to Energy
Chemical Reactions
Introduction to Water
Acids and Bases
pH Scale
Introduction to Biomolecules
Monomers & Polymers
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
ATP
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
Biological Membranes
Introduction to Membrane Transport
Passive vs. Active Transport
Osmosis
Simple and Facilitated Diffusion
Active Transport
Endocytosis and Exocytosis
Introduction to the Cell Cycle
Phases of Mitosis
Introduction to Tissues & Histology
Introduction to Epithelial Tissue
Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue
Simple Epithelial Tissues
Stratified Epithelial Tissues
Introduction to Connective Tissue
Classes of Connective Tissue
Introduction to Muscle Tissue
Types of Muscle Tissue
Introduction to Nervous Tissue
Introduction to the Integumentary System
The Epidermis: Cells
The Epidermis: Layers
The Dermis
The Hypodermis
An Introduction to Bone and Skeletal Tissue
Gross Anatomy of Bones - Structure of a Long Bone
Microscopic Anatomy of Bones - Bone Cells
Introduction to the Skeleton
The Pelvic Girdle
Introduction to Joints
Classification of Joints
Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue
Structure of a Skeletal Muscle
Sliding Filament Theory and the Sarcomere
Steps of Muscle Contraction
Origin and Insertion
Muscle Actions
Ions - Sodium and Potassium
Resting Membrane Potential
Change in Membrane Potential
Properties of Graded and Action Potentials
Graded Potentials
Action Potentials
The Refractory Period
Propagation of Action Potentials
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
The Cerebrum
Introduction to the Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Reflex Arcs
Reflex Arcs
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
Control of the ANS
Sympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Review of the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Divisions
Neurotransmitters of the ANS
Visceral Reflex Arcs
Introduction to Special Senses
Introduction to the Endocrine System
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Introduction To Blood
Erythrocytes
Platelets: Hemostasis
Electrical Conduction System of the Heart
Cardiac Action Potentials
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Cardiac Cycle
Introduction to Blood Vessels
Types of Blood Vessels
General Blood Vessel Structure
Arteries
Capillaries
Veins
Introduction to Hemodynamics
Introduction to the Lymphatic System
Lymphatic Vasculature
Lymphoid Cells & Tissues
Overview of Lymphoid Organs
Primary Lymphoid Organs
Secondary Lymphoid Organs: Lymph Nodes
Secondary Lymphoid Organs: The Spleen
Secondary Lymphoid Organs: MALT
Introduction to the Immune System
Introduction to Innate Immunity
Introduction to First-Line Defenses
Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Skin
Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Mucous Membrane
First-Line Defenses: Chemical Barriers
First-Line Defenses: Normal Microbiota
Introduction to Cells of the Immune System
Cells of the Immune System: Granulocytes
Cells of the Immune System: Agranulocytes
Introduction to Cell Communication
Cell Communication: Surface Receptors & Adhesion Molecules
Cell Communication: Cytokines
Introduction to the Complement System
Activation Pathways of the Complement System
Effects of the Complement System
Review of the Complement System
Phagocytosis
Introduction to Inflammation
Steps of the Inflammatory Response
Fever
Interferon Response
Review Map of Innate Immunity
Introduction to Adaptive Immunity
Antigens
Introduction to T Lymphocytes
Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules
Activation of T Lymphocytes
Functions of T Lymphocytes
Review of Cytotoxic vs Helper T Cells
Introduction to B Lymphocytes
Antibodies
Classes of Antibodies
Outcomes of Antibody Binding to Antigen
T Dependent & T Independent Antigens
Primary and Secondary Response of Adaptive Immunity
Immune Tolerance
Regulatory T Cells
Natural Killer Cells
Review of Adaptive Immunity
Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs)
Clonal Selection
Antibody Class Switching
Affinity Maturation
Introduction to Lung Physiology
Pressure in the Lungs and Pleural Cavity
Respiration
Ventilation
Lung Volumes and Capacities
Law of Partial Pressure
Introduction to the Digestive System
The Stomach
The Gallbladder
Pancreas
Duct System of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
Small Intestine
Introduction to Metabolism
Introduction to Cellular Respiration
Introduction to the Urinary System
The Kidneys
The Nephron
Blood Supply of the Kidneys
Renal Physiology: Overview
Renal Physiology Step 1: Glomerular Filtration
Renal Physiology Step 2: Tubular Reabsorption
Fluid Balance