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Introductory Human Physiology
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Duration

33 hours

Total fee

Free

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Beginner

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Credential

Certificate

Introductory Human Physiology
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  • Approx. 33 hours to complete
  • English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Introductory Human Physiology
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Skills you will learn
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  • In this course, students learn to recognize and to apply the basic concepts that govern integrated body function (as an intact organism) in the body's nine organ systems.

Introductory Human Physiology
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Curriculum

Welcome and Additional Resources

Course Introduction

Welcome to Human Physiology

How to Use Discussion Forums

Course Logistics

About Us

FAQ_Including Syllabus for Downloading

Get to Know Your Classmates

Homeostasis and Fluid Compartments

Regulation of Homeostasis

Transporters Pumps and Channels

Solute and Water Transport

General Concepts

Assessment and Pathology

Resources

Practice Problem Set: Transporters, Channels, and Homeostasis

Practice Problem Set: Endocrine Concepts

Homeostasis and Endocrine System Exam

The Nervous System

Introduction and Cell Types

Membrane Potentials

Action Potentials

Methods of Communication

Organization

How To Calaculate The Equilibrium Potential

Resources

Practice Problem Set: The Nervous System

The Nervous System Exam

The Senses and the Somatic Nervous System

Introduction and Vision

Hearing and the Vestibular System

Chemical Senses

Intro and Structure

Control of Movement

Resources

Practice Problem Set: Senses and Nervous System

The Senses and the Somatic Nervous System Exam

Muscle

Intro and Contraction

Tension and Metabolism

Smooth Muscle Structure, Regulation and Pacemakers

Cardiac Muscle Structure, E-C Coupling and Force Generation

Resources

Survey

Practice Problem Set: Skeletal Muscle

Practice Problem Set: Smooth and Cardiac Muscle

Muscle Exam

Cardiovascular System

Heart Electrical Activity

Heart As A Pump

Cardiac Performance

Circulatory System

Reflex Control

Resources

Practice Problem Set: The Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System Exam

Respiratory System

Anatomy and Mechanics

Lung Volumes and Compliance

Pressure Changes and Resistance

Pulmonary Function Tests and Alveolar Ventilation

Oxygen Transport

CO2 Transport and V/Q Mismatch

Exercise and Hypoxia

Regulation of Breathing

Resources

Practice Problem Set: The Respiratory System

Respiratory System Exam

The Endocrine System

Hypothalamus-Anterior Pituitary Axis- GH

Hypothalamus-Posterior Pituitary Axis

Hypothalamus-Pituitary- Adrenal Axis

Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis

Fed State & Insulin

Fasted State and Glucagon

Resources

Practice Problem Set: The Endocrine System

Practice Problem Set: Fuel Homeostasis

The Endocrine System Exam

The Reproductive System

Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonad Axis

Sperm and Hormone Production

Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonad Axis

Menstrual Cycle

Resources

Practice Problem Set: The Reproductive System

The Reproductive System Exam

The Gastrointestinal System

General Structure and Function

Regulation of Acid Secretion

Digestion and Absorption

Motility

Resources

Practice Problem Set: The Gastrointestinal System

The Gastrointestinal System Exam

The Urinary System

General Structure and Function

Filtration Rate and Regulation

Reabsorption and Secretion

Regulation of Fluid Balance

General Concepts and Renal Tubule Function

Balance, Disturbances, and Analysis

Resources

Practice Problem Set: The Urinary System

The Urinary System Exam

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