Maricopa Community Colleges  RES101   19946-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
RES101 19946-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Applied Structure and Function of the Human Body
Structure and function of the human body. Emphasis on the respiratory system and its relationship to other body structures. Includes patient's diagnosis, diagnostic procedures, and medical treatment.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
RES101   19946-20086 Applied Structure and Function of the Human Body
1. Describe the organization of body structure including cells, tissues, organs, systems, body cavities and directional terms. (I)
2. Describe fetal development and the transition to the extrauterine environment. (II)
3. Describe the structure of the pulmonary system. (III)
4. Describe the function of the pulmonary system. (III)
5. Describe the structure of the cardiovascular system. (IV)
6. Describe the function of the cardiovascular system including the composition and functions of the blood. (IV)
7. Describe the structure of the nervous system. (V)
8. Describe the function of the nervous system and its relationship to the muscoskeletal system. (V)
9. Describe the structure of the musculoskeletal system. (VI)
10. Describe the function of the musculoskeletal system and list specific pathological dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. (VI)
11. Describe the structure of the renal system. (VII)
12. Describe the function of the renal system and the components of urine. (VII)
13. Describe the structure of the endocrine system. (VIII)
14. Describe the function of the endocrine system. (VIII)
15. Describe the structure of the exocrine system. (IX)
16. Describe the function of the exocrine system. (IX)
17. Describe the process of aging including special problems of aged patient management. (X)
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RES101   19946-20086 Applied Structure and Function of the Human Body
    I. Body structure
        A. Cells
        B. Tissues
        C. Organs
        D. Systems
        E. Body cavities
        F. Directional terms
      II. Fetal development
          A. Prenatal development
          B. Perinatal development
          C. Postnatal restructuring
            1. Circulatory changes
            2. Pulmonary changes
          D. Neonatal development
        III. Pulmonary system
            A. Structure
            B. Function
            C. Pathological dysfunction
          IV. Cardiovascular system
              A. Structure
                1. Heart
                2. Blood vessels
                3. Lymphatics
                4. Spleen
              B. Function
                1. Heart
                2. Blood vessels
                3. Lymphatics
                4. Spleen
              C. Composition of blood
              D. Function of blood
              E. Pathological dysfunction
            V. Nervous system
                A. Structure
                B. Function
                C. Relationship to the musculoskeletal system
                D. Pathological dysfunction
              VI. Musculoskeletal system
                  A. Structure
                    1. Bones
                    2. Ligaments
                    3. Tendons
                    4. Muscles
                  B. Function
                    1. Bones
                    2. Ligaments
                    3. Tendons
                    4. Muscles
                  C. Pathological dysfunction
                VII. Renal system
                    A. Structure
                    B. Function
                    C. Components of urine
                    D. Pathological dysfunction
                  VIII. Endocrine system
                      A. Structure
                      B. Function
                      C. Pathological dysfunction
                    IX. Exocrine system
                        A. Structure
                        B. Function
                        C. Pathological dysfunction
                      X. Aging
                          A. Structural and functional changes
                          B. Psychosocial problems
                          C. Special problems of management
                          D. Care of dying patients
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