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human anatomy and physiology

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By: Louella Perez
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Topic 1
Define anatomy and physiology. Learn the levels of organisation ans how the body system work together, life processes, homeostasis, anatomical terms, body cavities and regions.
40  cards
Topic 2
This topic involves the study of cells, plasma membrane and its chemistry and structure. The topic also includes the different types of transports across the plasma membrane, the functions of different organelles, protein synthesis and cell division.
16  cards
Topic 3
You will be studying the intergumentary system. The integumentary system makes up the coverings of the body and is comprised of skin, hair and nail. In this topic, you will be introduced to the structure and function of the human integumentary system in health and disease.
20  cards
Topic 4
Tissues are groups of cells with a common role. In this topic, you will see how cells with specialised function are grouped to produce the four tissue types found within the human body.
33  cards
Topic 5
The nervous system maintains internal order within the body by coordinating the activities of muscles and organs. Comprising the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), the mamalian nervous system receives input from sense organs which in turn generates output in the form of various responses and reactions within the body.
35  cards
Topic 6
You will be introduced to the three muscle types: skeletal, cardiac and smooth. The histology of muscle will be considered, and the specialisation of muscle fibres for the function of contraction will be explained.
13  cards

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