This course will teach you about basic human physiology. Physiology is the study of body functions, particulary at the cellular level.
This course consists of 14 lessons, each dealing with a different aspect or system of the human body. The table of contents shown below provides a more detailed account of the contents of this Reference CD.
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BASIC HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
(308 pages)
US Army Medical Department Center and School
Introduction to Basic Human Physiology
Exercises
Physiology of Cells and Miscellaneous Tissues
Cells
Body Fluids
Homeostasis
Cell Growth and Multiplication
Epithelial Cells and Tissues
Fatty Tissues
Exercises
Envelopes of the Body
Introduction
Integument Proper
Integumentary Derivatives
Functions of the Integumentary System
Subcutaneous Layer
Investing Deep Fascia
Body Temperature Control
Vitamin D Production
Superficial Wound Healing
General Adaptations of Grasping/Holding
Variations in Penetration
Exercises
The Skeletal System
General
Tissues and Tissue Processes of Skeletal Elements
Definition and Types of Bones
A "Typical" Long Bone
A "Typical" Flat Bone
Sesamoid Bones
Definition and Types of Joints
A "Typical Synovial Joint
The Axial Skeleton
The Appendicular Skeleton
Exercises
Physiology and Actions of Muscles
Muscle Tissues
Skeletal Muscles
Some Skeletomuscular Mechanics
Nervous Control of Skeletal Muscles
Exercises
The Human Digestive System
Introduction
Ingestion and Initial Processing of Foods
Swallowing (Deglutition)
Temporary Storage
Digestion and Absorption
Some Protective Mechanisms Associated with the Human Digestive System
Vitamins
Elimination of Unused Materials
Exercises
The Human Respiratory System and Breathing
Introduction
Introduction to Human Breathing
Costal ("Thoracic") Breathing
Diaphragmatic ("Abdominal") Breathing
Introduction to the Human Respiratory System
The Supralaryngeal Structures
Larynx
The "Respiratory Tree" and Pulmonary Alveoli
Lungs and Pleural Cavities
The Pulmonary NAVL
Exchange and Transportation of Gases: Artificial Breathing/Resuscitation
Exercises
The Human Urinary System
The Kidney
Other Parts of the Human Urinary System
Exercises
The Human Reproductive (Genital) System
Introduction
Gametes (Sex Cells)
The Male Reproductive System
The Female Reproductive System
Intrauterine Development
Parturition
Exercises
Cardiovascular and other Circulatory Systems of the Human Body
Introduction
The Blood--The Vehicle of the Cardiovascular System
The Blood Vessels--The Conduits of the Cardiovascular System
The Heart--The Primary Motive Force of the Cardiovascular System
Motive Forces Involved in Driving the Blood Through the System
Capillaries
Temperature Control by Means of the Blood
Other Circulatory Systems
Exercises
The Human Endocrine System
Introduction
The Pituitary Body
The Pineal Gland
The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
The Pancreatic Islets (Islands of Langerhans)
The Adrenal (Suprarenal) Glands
The Gonads as Endocrine Glands
Exercises
The Human Nervous System
Introduction
The Central Nervous System (CNS)
The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Electrochemical Transmission of Neuron Impulses
The General Reflex and the Reflex Arc
General Sensory Pathways of the Human Nervous System
Motor Pathways in the Human Nervous System
Levels of Control in the Human Nervous System
Miscellaneous Topics
Exercises
The Special Senses
Introduction
The Special Sense of Vision
The Special Sense of Hearing (Auditory Sense)
The Special Sense of Equilibrium, the General Body Sense, and Postural Reflexes
The Special Sense of Smell (Olfaction)
The Special Sense of Taste (Gustation)
Exercises
Some Elementary Human Genetics
Exercises
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