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Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology
Learn more about the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
Description
Great advances have been made in the field of anatomy and physiology of the human body. Alison's diploma course introduces you to the basic anatomy and physiology of important systems in the body such as the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, reproductive system, skeletal system, nervous system and others. For each system covered in the course, the anatomical features are outlined and the physiological functions are explained.
Alison's anatomy online course will be of great interest to students of anatomy, physiology, biomedical science and medicine, as well as any learner wanting to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human body.
Modules
Module 2: The Blood Vessels and The Heart
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The Blood Vessels and the Heart - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Blood Vessels
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Blood Supply
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Location of Blood Vessels
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Capillaries
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The Chambers of the Heart
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The Structure of Heart Walls
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Cardiac Valves
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NAVL of the Heart
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The Fibrous Skeleton of the Heart
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The Pericardium
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Blood Flow
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The Blood Vessels and the Heart - Lesson Summary
Module 1: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
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Cardiovascular System - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
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The Circulatory System
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Components of the Circulatory System
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Introduction to Blood
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Blood for Transport
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Blood and Energy Mobilisation
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Responses to Hemorrhage
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Blood Transfusion and Blood Matching
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Temperature Control by Means of the Blood
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Cardiovascular System - Lesson Summary
Module 3: Introduction to the Human Digestive System
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Human Digestive System - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Human Digestive System
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The Energy Cycle
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Food
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Vitamins
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Ingestion
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Swallowing
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Temporary Storage
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Human Digestive System - Summary
Module 4: Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection
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Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection - Learning Outcomes
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Digestion
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Absorption
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Elimination
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The Reticuloendothelial System
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The Mammary Gland
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Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection - Lesson Summary
Module 5: Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology - First Assessment
Module 6: Introduction to the Respiratory System
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Introduction to the Respiratory System - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Respiratory System
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Physical Principles
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General Anatomy and Construction of the Human Trunk
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Human Breathing
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Lung Capacities
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Breathing Cycles
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Anatomy of the Human Rib Cage
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Costal Inhalation and Exhalation
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Thoracic Diaphragm
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Diaphragmatic Inhalation and Exhalation
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Introduction to the Respiratory System - Lesson Summary
Module 7: Organs in the Respiratory System
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Organs in the Respiratory System - Learning Outcomes
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General Functions
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The Nose
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Nasopharynx
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Introduction to the Larynx
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Control of Volume of Air
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Production of Human Speech
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The Respiratory Tree
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Pulmonary Alveoli
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Lung Structure
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Pleural Cavities
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Nervous Control of Breathing
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Functional Blood Supply
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Exchange and Transport of Gases
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Organs in the Respiratory System - Lesson Summary
Module 8: Introduction to the Reproductive System
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Reproductive System - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Reproductive System
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The Testis
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Secondary Male Sex Organs
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The Ovary
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Secondary Female Sex Organs
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Bony Pelvis
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Mammary Glands
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Intrauterine Development
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Parturition
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Introduction to the Reproductive System - Lesson Summary
Module 9: The Sense of Vision
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The Sense of Vision - Learning Outcomes
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General versus Special Senses
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The Sense of Vision - The Retinas
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Nervous Pathways to the Retinas
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Focusing of the Light Rays
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Eye Movements
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Visual Reflexes and Lacrimal Apparatus
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The Sense of Vision - Lesson Summary
Module 10: The Senses of Hearing, Balance, Smell and Taste
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The Senses of Hearing, Balance, Smell and Taste - Learning Outcomes
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The Ear
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Introduction to the Sense of Balance
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The General Body Sense
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The Sense of Smell
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The Sense of Taste
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The Senses of Hearing, Balance, Smell and Taste - Lesson Summary
Module 11: Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology - Second Assessment
Module 12: Introduction to the Human Skeletal System
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Human Skeletal System - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Human Skeletal System
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Tissues and Tissue Processes of Skeletal Elements
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The Human Skeleton
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The Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
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The Skull and Rib Cage
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The Vertebral Column
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The Appendicular Skeleton
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Human Skeletal System - Lesson Summary
Module 13: Human Skeletal System - Bones and Joints
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Bones and Joints - Learning Outcomes
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Structure of a Typical Long Bone
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The Periosteum and the NAVL
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The Origin and Development of a Typical Long Bone
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The Structure and Development of a Typical Flat Bone
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Bones of the Cranium and the Sesamoid Bones
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Introduction to Joints
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A Typical Synovial Joint
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Types of Synovial Joint
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Bones and Joints - Lesson Summary
Module 14: Introduction to the Human Nervous System
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Human Nervous System - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Human Nervous system
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Organization of the Human Nervous System
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The Human Brain
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The Cerebrum
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The Human Spinal Cord
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The Peripheral Nerves
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A Typical Spinal Nerve
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The Autonomic Nervous System
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Human Nervous System - Lesson Summary
Module 15: The Transmission of Neural Impluses
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The Transmission of Neuron Impulses - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Transmission of Neuron Impulses
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The Synapse
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The Neuromuscular Junction
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The Reflex Arc
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Introduction to General Sensory Pathways
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Pain
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Temperature and Touch
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Body Sense
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Motor Pathways in the Human Nervous System
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Levels of Control in the Human Nervous System
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Dominance and Memory
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The Transmission of Neuron Impulses - Lesson Summary
Module 16: Introduction to Muscle Tissues
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Muscle Tissues - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Muscle Tissues
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Types of Muscles
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Microscopic Anatomy of the Striated Muscle Tissues
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Contractions of a Striated Muscle Fiber
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Introduction to the Skeletal Muscles
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Makeup of an individual Skeletal Muscle
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General Structure of a Skeletal Muscle
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Fiber Patterns
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Basic Physiology of the Skeletal Muscle
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Wound Healing in Skeletal Muscle
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Muscle Tissues - Lesson Summary
Module 17: Introduction to the Mechanics and Nervous Control of Skeletal Muscles
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Mechanics and Nervous Control of Skeletal Muscles - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Skeletomuscular Mechanics
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Skeletomuscular Unit
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Roles of Skeletal Muscles
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Other Functions of Skeletal Muscles
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Effects of Exercise or Lack of It
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Introduction to the Nervous Control of Skeletal Muscles
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Motor Commands into the CNS from Skeletal Muscles
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Sensory input into the CNS from Skeletal Muscles
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Skeletomuscular Mechanics - Lesson Summary
Module 18: Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology - Third Assessment
Module 19: Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology - Final Assessment
Learning Outcomes
After studying this anatomy online course, you will be able to: - Describe the structure and functions of the blood and blood vessels; - Describe the structure and functions of the heart; - Describe the structure and function of the human digestive system; - Describe the structure and functions of the muscular system; - Understand how the nervous system controls the muscles; - Identify the key roles of the muscles; - Review the structure and function of the human nervous system; - Explain the role of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system; - Explain the transmission of neural impulses; - Describe the structure and functions of the male and female reproductive systems; - Describe the development of an offspring during the intrauterine process; - Describe the structure and functions of the respiration system; - Understand the exchange and transportation of gases, and what the difference between respiration and breathing; - Describe the structure and functions of the sensory organs; - and describe the structure and functions of the human axial and appendicular skeleton.
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
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