Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Define anatomy and physiology and distinguish between the two disciplines
• Identify and describe the six levels of organization in the human body: chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system
• Explain the concept of homeostasis and its importance for maintaining life
• Describe the two primary types of feedback mechanisms (negative and positive) and their roles in homeostasis
• Identify the major organelles (nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, ER, Golgi, lysosomes, vacuoles)
• Define and differentiate between catabolism and anabolism
• Identify different types of cells (nerve cells, muscle cells, epithelial cells, blood cells, connective tissue cells)
• Explain the roles of specific tissue types in maintaining homeostasis and supporting organ function
• Describe the structure of the integumentary system, including the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer
• Analyze the mechanisms by which the skin regulates body temperature, including sweating and vasoconstriction
• Compare and contrast the structure a