Duke Ellington School of Arts

Ms. Abbas
fabbasteacher@gmail.com
301-284-8520
Anatomy and Physiology 1
Course Objective:
Every effort should be made in this modern complicated world
to send a well-rounded educated youth out to fill their niche in
society. The study of biology contributes to the general cultural
knowledge of the student. Beyond this, a course in physiology
meets the needs of a more complete understanding of the
basic principles of ones own body and its functions. Those
students interested in a profession such as nursing, physical
therapy, physical education, pharmacy, and public health are
introduced to the concepts upon which further study may
possibly lead to a life's vocation.
Grading
Grades in anatomy and physiology will include
40% Assesments: include but not limited to tests and quizzes, projects, and lab
write up
35% Classwork: in class assignments, discussion and lab completion/participation
15% Homework: any assignments sent home for completion and video notes,
I. Organization of the Body
A. Organization of the body
1. Cells
2. Tissues
3. Organs
4. Organ Systems
B. Body Cavities and Serous Membranes
C. Terms Used to Describe Body Structure
D. Planes of the Body (charts)
E. Body Functions
II. Cells
A. Cell Structure
1. Cell Membrane
2. Cytoplasm and Organelles
3. Nucleus
B. Cell Physiology - the Functions
1. Movement of Substances
2. Metabolism
3. DNA
III. Tissues: Four Basic Types
A. Function
1. Epithelial
2. Muscle
3. Connective
4. Nerve
B. Slide Identification of Four Types

IV. The Skeletal System (Charts and Skeleton)
A. General Functions
B. Bones
1. Names and Number: (Skull, Face, Ribs, Vertebrae, Arms & Legs)
2. Markings
3. Male and Female Differences
4. Age Changes
C. Joints - Articulation
1. Kinds
2. Movements
V. The Muscular System
A. General Functions
B. Skeletal Muscle Cells - Microscopic Structures
C. Molecular Structure
D. Functions - Energy Sources - ATP
E. Muscles - Face, Neck, Arms, Thorax, Abdomen, and Legs
F. Basic Principles of Muscular Contraction
G. Structure of a Joint
H. Posture - Meaning and How Maintained
VI. The Nervous System
A. Nerve Cells - Structure, Type, and Function
B. Description of Nerve Impulses - During Action Potential
C. Structures
1. Spinal Cord - Location and Cross Section
2. Brain - Six Major Parts - Structure and Functions
3. Brain and Cord Coverings and Meninges
4. Fluid Spaces and Cerebrospinal Fluid
5. General Description of the 31 Pairs of Spinal Nerves
6. Names and Functions of the 12 Pairs of Cranial Nerves
7. The Two Main Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
8. Morphology of the Calf Brain
VII. The Sense Organs
A. Somatic, Visceral, and Referred Pain
B. The Anatomy of the Eye
1. Structure and function
2. Eye muscles
3. The physiology of vision
4. Abnormalities and correction
5. Dissection of the cow eye

C. The Anatomy of the Ear
1. Structure and function
2. Equilibrium and balance
D. Olfactory and Gustatory Sense Organs
VIII. The Circulatory System
A. Heart
1. Structure and function
2. Cardiac cycle
3. Dissection of the heart
4. Lab - Checking heart beat and pulse
B. Blood Vessels
1. Identifying major arteries and veins
2. Systemic vs. pulmonary circulation
3. Lab - Measurement of blood pressure using the Sphygmomanometer
E. Blood
1. Types of blood cells
2. Plasma
3. Clotting
4. Blood types and transfusions
5. Lab - Blood typing
IX. Lymphatic System
A. Structure and function
B. Immune Response
C. Function of the Spleen
X. The Respiratory System
A. Organs involved in respiration
1. Nose
2. Pharynx and Larynx
3. Trachea and Bronchi
4. Lab - Spirometer (Class Data)
B. Physiology
1. Lung and cell respiration
2. Types of respiration
3. Breathing mechanism
4. Gas transport
C. Dissection of the Cat (respiratory system)
XI. The Digestive System
A. Organs involved in digestion
1. Mouth (buccal cavity)
2. Salivary glands
3. Pharynx and esophagus
4. Stomach
5. Small Intestine
6. Large Intestine (colon)
7. Role of the liver, gall bladder, and pancreas
B. Nutrition and nutrients
C. Metabolism and energy balance (basal metabolic rate)
XII. Urinary System
A. Anatomy of the kidneys (general and microscopic)
B. Urine formation and elimination
XIII. Reproductive System
A. Organs of the male reproductive system
B. Organs of the female reproductive system
C. Birth control
D. Pregnancy
*Dissection of the Cat to identify structure of the digestive, respiratory, urinary and
reproductive systems